What Were Some of the Early Indications That Tom (Case

question 91

Multiple Choice

What were some of the early indications that Tom (case described in the text) would one day grow up to exhibit behaviors that meet the criteria for antisocial personality disorder?

• A) He was often truant from school, stole items, and lied.
• B) He reported that he heard voices directing him to engage in actions that would cause trouble.
• C) His eating, sleeping, and motor behaviors were all sources of difficulty that required medical intervention.
• D) In order to prove that he was tough, he would deliberately engage in actions that would lead to serious physical punishment.

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