A Possible Brain-Based Explanation for Antisocial Personality Disorder Would Be

question 87

Multiple Choice

A possible brain-based explanation for antisocial personality disorder would be

• A) reduced behavioral inhibition and increased reward system activation.
• B) increased behavioral inhibition and decreased reward system activation.
• C) the absence of fight or flight responses.
• D) brain deterioration.

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Definitions:

Threats

Statements or actions intended to cause fear or harm to an individual or group, often used to intimidate or manipulate behavior.

Defense Mechanisms

Mental techniques employed by the subconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or alter reality in order to shield against feelings of worry and impermissible desires.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment or evaluation.

Empathy

A feeling of oneness with the emotional state of another person.