Tom Has Been Arrested More Than 20 Times for Instigating

question 94

Multiple Choice

Tom has been arrested more than 20 times for instigating fights and stealing cars.He has little empathy for his victims, and often jokes about his crimes.Tom would likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

• A)avoidant
• B)borderline
• C)antisocial
• D)narcissistic

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

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Prochaska and DiClemente

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