Individuals Who Are Not Only Antisocial but Also Manipulative, Superficially

question 71

Multiple Choice

Individuals who are not only antisocial but also manipulative, superficially charming, impulsive, and indifferent to the feelings of others

• A) have conduct disorder.
• B) have oppositional defiant disorder.
• C) are psychopaths.
• D) are bipolar.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Clinical

Pertains to the observation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within a healthcare setting.

Empirically Tested

The process of evaluating hypotheses or theories through direct observation and experimentation to establish their validity.

Scientific Attitude

A mindset that emphasizes curiosity, skepticism, and openness to evidence and new information in the pursuit of understanding.