Paul Is Described as Irresponsible, Reckless, Deceitful, and Lacking a Conscience

question 7

Multiple Choice

Paul is described as irresponsible, reckless, deceitful, and lacking a conscience. Which type of disorder is most likely involved?

• A)bipolar disorder
• B)multiple personalities disorder
• C)schizophrenia
• D)antisocial personality disorder

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) felt necessary to relieve anxiety.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurological disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are not appropriate for a person's age.

Dementia

A decline in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal aging, affecting memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment.

Dummy Variable

A variable used to model the effect of categorical independent variables. A dummy variable may take only the value zero or one.