The war in Iraq has dominated headlines since it began in April 2003, with recent stories focusing on some atrocities committed by US troops. The most recent was about an Army private that is accused of murdering an Iraqi family. The military has officially said that he has antisocial personality disorder , which is characterized by lawlessness, lack or remorse, and disregard for others, and is the profile for many violent criminals. Noteably, a story from Monday discussed the definition of “psychopath”, a label often applied to those with the disorder. People with the disorder are often difficult to spot, so it is not surprising that there are a handful with it in the military that are successful. I only hope that certain warning signs will alert officers in the future to avoid a repeat of this offense.
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Military & Personality Disorders - World of Psychology (11/9/2007)
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 5 Jul 2006
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