Adam Suffers from Antisocial Personality Disorder

question 308

Multiple Choice

Adam suffers from antisocial personality disorder. If social-learning theorists are correct, his problem arises from _______ when he was a child.

• A) a complete lack of discipline and punishment
• B) excessive parental control and discipline
• C) lack of reward or encouragement for exploratory behavior
• D) lack of consistency and predictability in his learning experiences

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Definitions:

Spontaneity

The quality of being spontaneous; acting on impulse or without premeditation.

Supporting Nonverbal Behaviors

Nonverbal actions or gestures that reinforce verbal communication and show empathy or understanding towards others.

Empathic Responding

The act of responding to another's emotional state by understanding, feeling, and communicating that understanding back to them.

Therapeutic Responses

Responses given by therapists that aim to support, guide, or challenge a client in therapy.