http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/personality-disorders Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:02:37 -0400 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:02:37 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1667/effects-of-attachment-disorder-on-psychosocial-development By Nasreen S. Shah - This report examines the outcomes on various domains of development (cognitive, social emotional) of children with attachment disorders as well as internal working models of attachment, conditions of insecure attachment, information regarding Reactive Attachment Disorder, and implications of early attachment experiences on adult relationships. The overarching goal of this paper is to provide an overview regarding the ways in which early attachment experiences influence an individual’s development throughout the various stages of life. Understanding attachment patterns provides key insight... Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:58 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1667/effects-of-attachment-disorder-on-psychosocial-development http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1658/the-role-of-antisocial-personality-disorder-and-antisocial-behavior-in-crime By Ishita Aggarwal - Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), also known as dyssocial personality disorder, is a mental illness that is characterized by a reckless disregard for social norms, impulsive behaviour, an inability to experience guilt, and a low tolerance for frustration. Individuals with ASPD exhibit an inflated sense of self-worth and possess a superficial charm, traits that often aid their attempts to exploit and violate the rights of others. Although the causes of ASPD are highly disputed, research has found that antisocial behaviour is linked to abnormalities in the chemistry and anatomy of the human... Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:21 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1658/the-role-of-antisocial-personality-disorder-and-antisocial-behavior-in-crime http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/655/defense-of-insanity-in-ireland-present-law-and-its-application-to-psychopaths By Tatiana V. Kelly - Section 1 of the Act defines “mental disorder” very vaguely as including “mental illness, mental disability, dementia and any disease of the mind, but does not include intoxication.” From the wording of the legislation, it appears that the list is not inclusive. The only further clarification can be obtained from the Section 3 of the Mental Health Act 2001, which defines “mental illness.” The initial problem arrives from the fact that the term “insanity” itself is not recognized in psychiatry. Disease of the mind should not be equated with the disease... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:07 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/655/defense-of-insanity-in-ireland-present-law-and-its-application-to-psychopaths http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/525/dissociative-identity-disorder-overview-and-current-research By Sue-Mei Slogar - This paper entails a description of factors related to diagnosis and treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Epidemiology, including risk factors and sociocultural aspects of the disorder are presented, along with recommendations for treatment. Highlights of current research focusing on neurobiological and psychobiological aspects of DID provide additional insight into providing accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Recommendations for future research involve studies that will elaborate on research already completed, and provide a more detailed analysis of the characteristics of this... Mon, 09 May 2011 08:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/525/dissociative-identity-disorder-overview-and-current-research