Which of the Following Statements About Individuals with Antisocial Personality

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about individuals with antisocial personality disorder (APD) is TRUE?

• A)All individuals with APD are known to be violent towards others and animals.
• B)Emotional detachment may allow individuals with APD to become quite successful in society.
• C)Individuals with APD have overactive connections between the amygdala and the frontal lobes.
• D)Thankfully,individuals with APD tend to respond well to psychological treatment and therapies.

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