Ruth Has Been Convicted of Five Separate Counts of Fraud

question 103

Multiple Choice

Ruth has been convicted of five separate counts of fraud. She used her charm to persuade elderly pensioners to sign their life savings over to her. She confessed to the crimes, but she showed no remorse for her actions. She even bragged at the trial that she would do it all again when she had the chance. In this case, Ruth's behavior is consistent with that seen in

• A)narcissistic personality disorder.
• B)bipolar disorder.
• C)avoidant personality disorder.
• D)antisocial personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Surveillance

The close observation or monitoring of individuals or groups, often by government or organizational entities, for the purpose of managing, influencing, or protecting them.

Sexual Orientation

An enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to men, women, both genders, neither gender, or another gender.

Disciplinary Identity

Disciplinary identity refers to a sense of belonging or affiliation to a specific academic discipline, shaped by shared norms, values, methodologies, and language among its practitioners.

Transphobia

The fear, hatred, disbelief, or mistrust of people who are transgender, nonbinary, or don't conform to traditional gender norms.