What Is a Defining Feature That Distinguishes Antisocial Personality Disorder

question 94

Multiple Choice

What is a defining feature that distinguishes antisocial personality disorder from psychopathy?

• A) The criteria for antisocial personality disorder emphasize breaking societal rules with a focus on observable behaviors, whereas psychopathy has more of a focus on internal personality and lack of remorse.
• B) There are specific diagnostic tests for psychopathy, which do not exist for antisocial personality disorder.
• C) To qualify for psychopathy, someone needs to have a history of conduct disorder in childhood.
• D) People with antisocial personality disorder always feel remorse for their bad actions, whereas psychopaths do not.

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