Author Question: You are reading the records of Paul, a 28-year-old who has been diagnosed as exhibiting ASPD. The ... (Read 49 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

You are reading the records of Paul, a 28-year-old who has been diagnosed as exhibiting ASPD. The records describe his background, history, and treatments since age 8. According to the research of Lee Robins and her follow-up research, which of the

following disorders is most likely to be among those given to him at some time in his 28 years?

a. conduct disorder
b. mental retardation
c. schizoid personality disorder
d. schizotypal personality disorder

Question 2

The description of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) in DSMIII was made more reliable by focusing on observable behaviors, such as failure to conform to social norms. What aspect of this change was criticized?

a. It focused too much on the lack of remorse.
b. It did not take into account substance abuse.
c. It blurred the distinction between criminality and ASPD.
d. It relied too much on the presence of childhood conduct disorder.