Which of the Following Behavioral Characteristics Would Tell You That

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behavioral characteristics would tell you that a friend of yours is experiencing antisocial personality disorder rather than some other personality disorder?

• A) He has a weak sense of self and does not like to be alone.
• B) He shifts quickly from one mood to another without any obvious reason.
• C) He is uncaring toward others and focused on pleasure.
• D) He engages in self-mutilation and is very impulsive.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Techniques

Therapeutic methods aimed at identifying and altering distorted or unhelpful patterns of thinking, part of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Contingency Management

Contingency management is a behavioral therapy technique where desirable behaviors are reinforced with rewards, while undesirable behaviors are not, to promote behavior change.

Meta-analytic Studies

Research methods that statistically combine results from multiple studies on the same topic to derive conclusions about that topic's significance or effects.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy aimed at changing negative thought patterns and behaviors in order to treat psychological disorders.