Be kind to animals and toadstools..................
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The lack of compassion and empathy of certain individuals has prompted me to do a search on anti social behaviour. It seems like these mentally deprived individuals are the by-products churned out by our rapidly developing society, we should show more empathy towards them, since they are also one of god's creature.
Abstract from wikipedia:
Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is significantly more common among men than among women.
Central to understanding individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is that they appear to experience a limited range of human emotions. This can explain their lack of empathy for the suffering of others, since they cannot experience the emotion associated with either empathy or suffering. Risk-seeking behavior and substance abuse may be attempts to escape feeling empty or emotionally void. The rage exhibited by psychopaths and the anxiety associated with certain types of antisocial personality disorder may represent the limit of emotion experienced or there may be physiological responses without analogy to emotion experienced by others.
According to the older theory of Freudian psychoanalysis, a person with antisocial personality disorder has a strong id and ego that overpowers the superego. The theory proposes that internalized morals of our unconscious mind are restricted from surfacing to the ego and consciousness. However, this explanation provides no insight into the cause or treatment of the problem.
Research has shown that individuals with antisocial personality disorder are indifferent to the possibility of physical pain or many punishments and show no indications that they experience fear when so threatened. This may explain their apparent disregard for the consequences of their actions and their aforementioned lack of empathy.
One approach to explaining antisocial personality disorder behaviors is put forth by sociobiology, a science that attempts to understand and explain a wide variety of human behavior based on evolutionary biology. Although genetics is definitely a factor in a psychopath, environment is actually slightly more significant factor in a sociopath.[citation needed] One route to doing so is by exploring evolutionarily stable strategies, that is, attempting to discern whether the antisocial phenotype has evolved because it gains fitness specifically within, or alongside, the survival strategies of other humans exhibiting different, perhaps complementary behaviors, e.g., in a symbiotic or parasitic manner.
Be kind to four legged animals and toad stools, take pity in their plight. -
Research has shown that individuals with antisocial personality disorder are indifferent to the possibility of physical pain or many punishments and show no indications that they experience fear when so threatened. This may explain their apparent disregard for the consequences of their actions and their aforementioned lack of empathy.
Eeeks, this is so freaking eerie.
See this post to know what I mean. -
Diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV-TR)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV, a widely used manual for diagnosing mental and behavioral disorders, defines antisocial personality disorder as a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:
1) failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
2) deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
3) impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
4) irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
5) reckless disregard for safety of self or others
6) consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain steady work or honor financial obligations
7) lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another
The manual lists the following additional necessary criteria:
The individual is at least 18 years of age.
There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.
The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode. -
Hmmm.... you mean the old man also one?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi: -
Causes:
The cause of this disorder is unknown, but biological or genetic factors may play a role.
A family history of the disorder — such as having an antisocial parent — increases the chances of developing the condition. A number of environmental factors within the childhood home, school and community, such as an overly punitive home or school environment may also contribute.[6]
Robins (1966) found an increased incidence of sociopathic characteristics and alcoholism in the fathers of individuals with antisocial personality disorder. He found that, within such a family, males had an increased incidence of ASPD, whereas females tended to show an increased incidence of somatization disorder instead.[7]
Bowlby (1944) saw a connection between antisocial personality disorder and maternal deprivation in the first five years of life. Glueck and Glueck (196
saw indications that the mothers of children who developed this personality disorder tended to display a lack of consistent discipline and affection, and an abnormal tendency to alcoholism and impulsiveness. These factors all contributing to failure to create a stable and functional home with consistent structure and behavioral boundaries.[7]
Adoption studies support the role of both genetic and environmental contributions to the development of the disorder. Twin studies also indicate an element of hereditability of antisocial behaviour in adults and have shown that genetic factors are more important in adults than in antisocial children or adolescents where shared environmental factors are more important. (Lyons et a1 1995)[7] -
I don't think so. The old man had the passion (but now I think it's more of arrogance), but I don't see the same thing for today's ministers. If there are any, they are very well hidden, just as how well they conceal their real feelings to an extent that you can't tell anything.Originally posted by maurizio13:Hmmm.... you mean the old man also one?
Both Grace Fu and Sylvia Lim came to RP before to hold political talks and have Q&A sessions with students. Between the both of them, Sylvia Lim had a more humane side, one could see the feelings, one could feel.
Grace Fu's one, she gave me the impression of determination, confidence. But there seems to be something missing behind this determination and confidence. Not just a humane side of her, but also other things. -
I like Sylvia Lim, if she had contested in my ward, I would have given her my vote.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:I don't think so. The old man had the passion (but now I think it's more of arrogance), but I don't see the same thing for today's ministers. If there are any, they are very well hidden, just as how well they conceal their real feelings to an extent that you can't tell anything.
Both Grace Fu and Sylvia Lim came to RP before to hold political talks and have Q&A sessions with students. Between the both of them, Sylvia Lim had a more humane side, one could see the feelings, one could feel.
Grace Fu's one, she gave me the impression of determination, confidence. But there seems to be something missing behind this determination and confidence. Not just a humane side of her, but also other things. -
I've talked to her personally, she's got a great mind and personal approach to politics which many people prefer, as it is not impersonal. Even if she disagrees, she doesn't stonewall a person and is quite frank but not curt.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:I don't think so. The old man had the passion (but now I think it's more of arrogance), but I don't see the same thing for today's ministers. If there are any, they are very well hidden, just as how well they conceal their real feelings to an extent that you can't tell anything.
Both Grace Fu and Sylvia Lim came to RP before to hold political talks and have Q&A sessions with students. Between the both of them, Sylvia Lim had a more humane side, one could see the feelings, one could feel.
Grace Fu's one, she gave me the impression of determination, confidence. But there seems to be something missing behind this determination and confidence. Not just a humane side of her, but also other things. -
Yeah... agree.Originally posted by LazerLordz:I've talked to her personally, she's got a great mind and personal approach to politics which many people prefer, as it is not impersonal. Even if she disagrees, she doesn't stonewall a person and is quite frank but not curt. -
If you want to attend more of such talks, I can let you know if or when there's another forum with MPs from all parties in NUS.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Yeah... agree.
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Great!Originally posted by LazerLordz:If you want to attend more of such talks, I can let you know if or when there's another forum with MPs from all parties in NUS. 
Thanks in advanced.
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This really cracked me up...Originally posted by maurizio13:The lack of compassion and empathy of certain individuals has prompted me to do a search on anti social behaviour. It seems like these mentally deprived individuals are the by-products churned out by our rapidly developing society, we should show more empathy towards them, since they are also one of god's creature.
Abstract from wikipedia:
Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is significantly more common among men than among women.
Central to understanding individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is that they appear to experience a limited range of human emotions. This can explain their lack of empathy for the suffering of others, since they cannot experience the emotion associated with either empathy or suffering. Risk-seeking behavior and substance abuse may be attempts to escape feeling empty or emotionally void. The rage exhibited by psychopaths and the anxiety associated with certain types of antisocial personality disorder may represent the limit of emotion experienced or there may be physiological responses without analogy to emotion experienced by others.
According to the older theory of Freudian psychoanalysis, a person with antisocial personality disorder has a strong id and ego that overpowers the superego. The theory proposes that internalized morals of our unconscious mind are restricted from surfacing to the ego and consciousness. However, this explanation provides no insight into the cause or treatment of the problem.
Research has shown that individuals with antisocial personality disorder are indifferent to the possibility of physical pain or many punishments and show no indications that they experience fear when so threatened. This may explain their apparent disregard for the consequences of their actions and their aforementioned lack of empathy.
One approach to explaining antisocial personality disorder behaviors is put forth by sociobiology, a science that attempts to understand and explain a wide variety of human behavior based on evolutionary biology. Although genetics is definitely a factor in a psychopath, environment is actually slightly more significant factor in a sociopath.[citation needed] One route to doing so is by exploring evolutionarily stable strategies, that is, attempting to discern whether the antisocial phenotype has evolved because it gains fitness specifically within, or alongside, the survival strategies of other humans exhibiting different, perhaps complementary behaviors, e.g., in a symbiotic or parasitic manner.
Be kind to four legged animals and toad stools, take pity in their plight.
I guess there're two characters in this forum who fit the abovementioned description aptly. -
The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.
“People with brain damage have abnormal social emotions in real life. They seem to lack empathy and compassion," says Ralph Adolphs, Bren Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Caltech.
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex processes feelings of empathy, shame, compassion and guilt. Damage to this part of the brain, which occupies a small region in the forehead, causes a diminished capacity for social emotions.
People with damage to the prefrontal cortex adopt a utilitarian policy when making difficult moral judgments
Since the frontal cortex lies within the very front part of the brain, people who worship money must be cautious to not kowtow so low that the forehead hits the floor.
When the frontal cortex is damaged, that person becomes defective.
Empathy and compassion, shame and guilt - you know who seems to lack all of them. They are simply nonexistant. -
r u guys talking about me
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what animals and toadstools
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Interesting to note that as at 3:55am 26 May 2007, this post has 14 replies and 104 views, more than "price has gone up" (5 replies, 80 views) and "woman's right" (5 replies, 65 views). Think they must have a lot of fans.
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walsea & googoomuck:
Most of the time I treat them like retards or handicap; you won't hit a handicapped person or a retard right, so I can't be bothered with them.
But I guess it takes all kinds of person to make this world go round. -
Hmmm....Originally posted by walesa:This really cracked me up... I guess there're two characters in this forum who fit the abovementioned description aptly.
Did I made any implications to suggest that it's anybody in this forum?
Hmmm....