Antisocial personality
Antisocial personality is the characterised by lack of conscience. Such a person has not internalised the values of his society and seems to feel no guilty or anxiety in behaving criminally, and even committing murder. Often accompanied by a tendency to gratify needs impulsively that results in chronic conflict with society. Also referred to as a 'psychopath' or 'psychopathic personality'
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