Anti-social behavior is any behavior that is considered to be disruptive, dangerous, or harmful to society, or has a negative impact on the social environment. It can range from minor acts of rudeness and disrespect to serious crimes such as murder and arson. In psychology, anti-social behavior is often viewed as a symptom of an underlying mental disorder, such as psychopathy or conduct disorder.
Examples of Anti-Social Behavior
• Aggression: Aggressive behavior can be physical, verbal, or emotional. Examples of aggression include hitting, yelling, name-calling, pushing, and threatening.
• Bullying: Bullying is a form of aggression that involves repeated, unwanted, and aggressive behavior towards another person. Bullying can take the form of physical, verbal, or emotional abuse.
• Theft: Stealing property or money from another person or business is an example of anti-social behavior.
• Fraud: Fraud involves using deception or false information to get something of value from another person or business.
• Vandalism: Vandalism is the intentional destruction or defacement of public or private property.
• Substance abuse: Substance abuse involves the use of drugs or alcohol in a way that is illegal or dangerous.
• Harassment: Harassment is any type of behavior that is unwelcome, offensive, or threatening. Examples of harassment include sexual harassment, cyberbullying, and stalking.
• Fire-setting: Fire-setting is the intentional setting of fires for the purpose of causing damage or destruction.
• Animal cruelty: Animal cruelty is any type of behavior that causes harm or distress to animals. Examples of animal cruelty include physical abuse, neglect, or intentional killing of animals.