ASPD Core Traits Assessed 2

Question 1

Which trait describes an individual with ASPD who consistently blames others and never accepts personal responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Externalization of blame

Answer

Externalizing blame — consistently attributing fault to others rather than oneself — is a core feature of ASPD.

Question 2

A person with ASPD repeatedly borrows money with no intention of repaying it. Which core trait best explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

Exploitation without remorse

Answer

Exploitation of others without remorse is a hallmark of ASPD, reflecting disregard for others' rights.

Question 3

In clinical assessment, 'callousness' in ASPD primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Indifference to others' suffering or distress

Answer

Callousness in ASPD means lacking concern or empathy for the feelings and hardships of others.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST distinguishes the deceitfulness trait in ASPD from ordinary dishonesty?

Accepted Answer

It is pervasive, habitual, and self-serving across many contexts

Answer

ASPD-related deceitfulness is persistent and calculated for personal gain, not situational or fear-driven.

Question 5

An individual with ASPD who commits crimes despite prior arrests demonstrates which core trait?

Accepted Answer

Failure to conform to social norms and lawful behavior

Answer

Persistent failure to conform to social norms and laws — even after consequences — is a diagnostic criterion for ASPD.

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