Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 1

Which of the following describes an antisocial personality disorder diagnostic symptom?

Accepted Answer

Deceitfulness

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Delusions

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Emotional openness

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Being very reserved

Question 2

What would a person with this disorder's response be if they took the Thematic Apperception Test?

Accepted Answer

A childish theme in which the hero does whatever he wants.

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A disjointed theme with no discernible storyline

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An overly mature theme about a strained relationship

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A depressing theme involving an emotionally disturbed character

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is correct?

Accepted Answer

Males are more likely to be affected than females.

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Females are more likely to be affected than males.

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Males and females were diagnosed fairly evenly.

Question 4

Which of the following is an indication that a child may develop an antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Animal cruelty

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Regular school attendance

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Owning up to wrongdoing

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Fear of attempting something novel

Question 5

What theories did Hans Eysenck have about the etiology of antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

It could be linked to a sluggish autonomic nervous system.

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Classical conditioning is present in modern advertisements.

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It could be linked to repressed traumatic childhood memories.

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It is characterized by a failure to meet the need for self-actualization.

Question 6

Which treatment has been shown to be effective in helping people with this disorder?

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This disorder's treatment options are limited; there are no truly effective treatments.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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Psychopharmocotherapy

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Group counseling

Question 7

Which of the following is not a common disorder in people with antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Somatization Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Schizophrenia

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Histrionic Personality Disorder