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What is the primary downside to using learning models that emphasize anger control, social skills, and moral reasoning to treat antisocial personality disorder?
 
  a. These models are only effective if combined with medication.
  b. These models focus on modulating behavior, not understanding the cause.
  c. These models are ineffective in those who show true psychopathy.
  d. These models take many years to show signs of improvement.

Question 2

Tom is serving a 25-year prison term for armed robbery. While incarcerated, he is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. The prison psychiatrist prescribes barbiturates for Tom. What is the most likely reason for the psychiatrists decision to prescribe barbiturates?
 
  a. to decrease Toms impulsivity
  b. to treat Toms depression
  c. to decrease Toms aggressive behavior
  d. to help Tom learn to empathize with others



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