Which Intervention Is Appropriate for a Patient Diagnosed with an Antisocial

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which intervention is appropriate for a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates others?

• A) Refer the patient's requests and questions to the case manager.
• B) Explore the patient's feelings of fear and inferiority.
• C) Provide negative reinforcement for acting-out behavior.
• D) Ignore, rather than confront, inappropriate behavior.

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Definitions:

Freud's Original Theory

Refer to Sigmund Freud's foundational principles in psychoanalysis, which include the structure of the mind, psychosexual stages, and the role of unconscious thoughts.

Middle Children

Typically refers to siblings who are born in the middle of the birth order, often believed to have distinct personality traits due to their positioning.

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, and founder of the school of individual psychology, known for his concepts of inferiority complex and striving for superiority.

Positive

Refers to emotions, attitudes, or occurrences that are optimistic or beneficial in nature.