Which assessment data is supportive of a diagnosis of antisocial ...

[jake]

Which assessment data is supportive of a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder? Se-lect all that apply.
 
  a. Was reprimanded to a juvenile correction facility at age 14
  b. Mother reports characteristic behaviors as early as age 7
  c. Is below age-appropriate norms for both weight and height
  d. Patient states, I don't like school and skip whenever I feel like it.
  e. Has been admitted to a drug rehabilitation program twice in 4 years

Question 2

Which statement correctly describes the schizotypal personality disorder?
 
  a. Psychotic behavior will require a long hospitalization.
  b. There may be misinterpretation of events but not psychosis.
  c. There is greater personality disorganization than in schizophrenia.
  d. The patient will be outgoing, actively seeking interactions with others.

[nixon_s]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
Patients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder have a history of conduct disorders before the age of 15 years, prison or juvenile detention experiences, and substance abuse. There is no research that supports the remaining options as being characteristic of this disor-der.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients with schizotypal personality disorder may have problems thinking and accurately perceiving events, but symptoms of psychosis such as delusional thinking and hallucinations will be absent. Personality disorganization is greater in schizophrenia. Psychosis will require longer hospitalization. Patients with schizotypal personality disorder are not generally out-going and social.