The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that
a. the primary cause is genetics.
b. genetics and environment interact to cause the disorder.
c. the primary cause is poor parenting.
d. there is no evidence of either a genetic or environmental cause.
Question 2Rob is a 13-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault. In addition to shoplifting and other theft, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his young sister's piggy bank. Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others. Rob's current diagnosis is most likely
a. antisocial personality disorder.
b. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
c. conduct disorder.
d. narcissistic personality disorder.
Question 3An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.
a. autism
b. conduct disorder
c. a learning disability
d. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Question 4One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that ________ are used in diagnosing the psychopath, but ________ are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.
a. personality traits; observable behaviors
b. observable behaviors; personality traits
c. clinical judgments; objective test scores
d. medical criteria; psychological assessments
Question 5With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?
a. Schizotypal
b. Schizoid
c. Paranoid
d. Antisocial
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