Why Is It So Difficult to Determine If a Client

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is it so difficult to determine if a client with a substance use disorder has anti-social personality disorder (ASPD) ?

• A)many symptoms are similar
• B)clients with ASPD are known to be skilled liars
• C)clients with substance use disorders are known to be skilled liars
• D)the conditions are very similar

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Definitions:

Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on uncovering and working through unconscious processes, in a brief timeframe.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.

Social Connectedness

The degree to which individuals or communities are socially close, interactive, or supportive of each other.

Mindfulness

The practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of one's thoughts and feelings without distraction or judgment.