Which of the Following Statements Is True of Antisocial Personality

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) ?

• A)ASPD is far more common in women than in men.
• B)All individuals with ASPD engage in crime.
• C)Individuals with ASPD show lower levels of autonomic nervous system arousal.
• D)Individuals with ASPD are more stressed than others by aversive circumstances.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Pertaining to the division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for action in stress situations.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure, crucial for maintaining physical health.