Sadistic personality disorder
Sadistic Personality Disorder
Sadistic Personality Disorder (pronunciation: sa-distic per-son-al-ity dis-or-der) is a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of cruel, demeaning, and aggressive behavior. The term is derived from the name of the Marquis de Sade, a French nobleman and writer of violent sexual works.
Definition
Sadistic Personality Disorder is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a pervasive pattern of cruel, demeaning, and aggressive behavior, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
Symptoms
Individuals with Sadistic Personality Disorder may exhibit behaviors such as:
- Taking pleasure in the psychological or physical suffering of others
- Exercising control over others through fear or intimidation
- Displaying fascination with violence, weapons, injury, or torture
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Sadistic Personality Disorder is typically made by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist through a combination of personal history, interviews, and psychological testing.
Treatment
Treatment for Sadistic Personality Disorder often involves psychotherapy, specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy. Medication may also be used to manage any co-occurring conditions.
See Also
References
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sadistic personality disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Sadistic personality disorder
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