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burton19126

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The childhood trait that increases the risk for developing an antisocial personality disorder is
 
  1. poor impulse control.
  2. frequently reading in solitude.
  3. poor preschool learning practices.
  4. difficulty controlling others in the environment.

Question 2

The client relies on deceit and manipulation to get his own way. He seems to have a complete lack of conscience. His goal is always self-gratification at the other person's ex-pense. He is referred to as
 
  1. a nerd.
  2. a psychotic.
  3. a psychopath.
  4. narcissistic.



Ashley I

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Answer to Question 1

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Some children have trouble controlling their impulses so they become disruptive and develop antisocial ways of coping.

Answer to Question 2

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The hallmark of psychopaths (sociopaths) is a lack of conscience. Psychopaths use charm, manipulation, intimidation, and violence to control others and satisfy their own selfish needs.



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