Those Who Are Diagnosed with a Personality Disorder,such as Antisocial

question 17

Multiple Choice

Those who are diagnosed with a personality disorder,such as antisocial personality disorder,

• A)have an increased likelihood of also having a substance use disorder.
• B)are neither more nor less likely to have a substance use disorder.
• C)are actually less likely to be dependent on a substance.
• D)are often given stimulant drugs as a treatment for the personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Primary Socialization

The early process by which individuals, typically in their childhood, learn and adopt the values, behaviors, and norms of their society or cultural group.

Socializing Influence

The process by which individuals assimilate the norms, values, and behaviors considered appropriate in a given society through interaction with others.

Mass Media

Various mediums of communication intended to reach a large audience, including newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet.

Functionalist

An approach in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals.