Which Diagnosis Is Often a Precursor to Antisocial Personality Disorder

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which diagnosis is often a precursor to antisocial personality disorder?

• A)attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• B)oppositional defiant disorder
• C)conduct disorder
• D)depression
• E)anxiety

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Definitions:

Anxiety

Experiencing anxiety, tension, or discomfort over an event with an unpredictable result.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, any event or stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in various functions including emotion regulation, decision-making, and impulse control.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.