Cognitive Model of Antisocial Personality Disorder

Gorenstein's (1998) lengthy and extremely comprehensive article begins with a simple delineation of the psychobehavioral symptoms associated with antipersonality disorder. It needs to be noted here that the delineated symptoms are in accord with existing research (see: Sands, 1997). The reason that it is important to provide a supportive article regarding the symptoms is because Gorenstein provides absolutely no references in his beginning description and discussion of those symptoms that describe antisocial personality disorder as it begins to manifest itself in childhood.

Following this review of symptoms, Gorenstein (1991) then goes on to provide a brief review of certain theoretical terms and concepts used to explain the condition (e.g., the concepts of "socialization," and "unsocialized delinquency."). It is noted that some but not all concepts are associated with typical measurements used to diagnose the condition in both children and adults.

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search and (as well as some of the problematic aspects with the cognitive model) has been discussed by Hare (1998) who concludes that the ongoing support for the cognitive model is providing extremely exciting prospects for understanding and treating the disorder. Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths This article, despite its conceptual density, is written in a clear and straight-forward manner with persistence and vigilance applied to making sure that, to whatever extent possible, abstract terms are elucidated with concrete illustrations of the topic being discussed. This fact greatly assists understanding. A second strength of the article is that it is well-organized in that each section begins with the central assertion that the section addresses. The cited research is then related to this assertion, and the section then ends with a summary of the basic points being made before the article proceeds to the next section. This helps the reader to follow Gorenstein's logic as he builds the various components of his model, and describes associated principles. Another strength of the article is that, to some extent, Gorenstein (1991) addresses the limitations inherent to the model he is building. For example, he addresses some o
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