Anthony Is 32 Years Old,well Above Average in Intelligence,and Quite

question 64

Multiple Choice

Anthony is 32 years old,well above average in intelligence,and quite charming.He has swindled several older people out of their life savings,and he seems to have little feeling for his victims,nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught.His behavior is evidence of

• A) borderline personality disorder.
• B) schizotypal personality disorder.
• C) antisocial personality disorder.
• D) a dissociative disorder.

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