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Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assaults, theft, and drug use. He has hurt strangers, friends, and family and has never shown any remorse or regret. Following his last arrest, Lenny met with a social worker who told him about antisocial personality disorder; he is now convinced that that is what's wrong with him. Lenny recently went to a local community mental health center and asked to be treated by a psychotherapist. The problem with this story is that
 
  a. individuals with antisocial personality disorder do not generally seek treatment.
 b. Lenny has misdiagnosed himself, since his behaviors are more typical of conduct disorder.
  c. the drug use does not fit the pattern of antisocial personality disorder.
 d. the description does not fit any known personality disorder.

Question 2

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the treatment of antisocial personality disorder and related antisocial behaviors?
 
  a. Patients are generally willing participants in their therapy.
 b. Most patients refer themselves for treatment because they recognize that they have a problem.
  c. There has been greater success in reducing antisocial behavior in children than in adults.
 d. Therapy is successful in about half of the cases treated.



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swimkari

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c




@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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