Delphine LaLaurie was a New Orleans socialite who lived from 1775 to 1842 and is infamous for torturing and killing her slaves. Delphine was born in New Orleans and was prominent person in New Orleans’s social circles. After a fire there was a discovery of a torture chamber in her house. Afterward she escape to France with her husband.
As a psychologist I would diagnosis her with antisocial personality disorder which is having a minimal to no regard for value of other’s rights or feelings (Ciccarelli & White, 2015). Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include disregard for right and wrong, persistent lying, using charm or wit to manipulate others, intense egocentrism, recurring difficulties with the law, use of misrepresentation, intimidation, …show more content…
According to a study smoking may cause antisocial personality disorder due to the lower oxygen level from smoking causing brain injury (Black, 2006). Another explanation is that people with this disorder require greater sensory input to function. This can explain their increased risk-taking. The images of people with this disorder suggest an abnormal brain function for the reason for the disorder. Research showing a connection between environment and the disorder include a study where parents of delinquents are often alcoholics or criminals. Their homes were also shown to be disrupted by divorce, separation, or absence of a parent. Some adopted parents are more likely to develop this disorder due to a lack of an emotional bond because they moved from one caregiver to another. Lack of parental supervision is another factor that could lead to APD. Children who antisocial tend to stick together and these relationships can encourage aggression and other behavior. Another factor that is linked to APD is child abuse. Child abuse can become a learned behavior where adults abuse their own children because they were …show more content…
Physical effects of this disorder include insomnia, suicidal behavior, bodily damage, impulsive or reckless accidents, and unsafe sexual behavior. APD also have psychological effects including mood instability, severe depression, emotional outbursts, anxiety or panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, aggressive outburst, and social effects. These disturbances can often alter their mental health if left untreated. Finally APD also have a negative effect on social life. The effects include an inability to start or maintain relationships, isolation from others, damaged relationships. Family conflicts, and decreased performance in