Question

question 25
which of the following correctly defines an important symptom of antisocial personality disorder?
○ exaggerated sense of self - importance
○ little emotional empathy or remorse toward others
○ reliance on relationships to define oneself
○ extreme introversion and withdrawal
question 26
carrie is dramatic and emotionally volatile. carrie rapidly forms intense relationships that seem to blow up or fall apart just as quickly. although carrie tends to distrust others, they also need their attention. carrie might be diagnosed with ______ personality disorder.
○ antisocial
○ borderline
○ narcissistic
○ dependent

Explanation:

Question 25

• "Exaggerated sense of self - importance" is a symptom of narcissistic personality disorder, not antisocial.
• "Little emotional empathy or remorse toward others" is a key symptom of antisocial personality disorder, as those with this disorder often lack concern for others' feelings and don't feel remorse for their harmful actions.
• "Reliance on relationships to define oneself" is related to borderline personality disorder in terms of identity disturbance but is not a symptom of antisocial.
• "Extreme introversion and withdrawal" is more associated with schizoid or avoidant personality disorders, not antisocial.

• Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by disregard for others' rights, not the relationship - related volatility described.
• Borderline personality disorder is marked by emotional instability, intense and unstable relationships, fear of abandonment (which can lead to distrust and a need for attention), and rapid relationship shifts, which matches Carrie's symptoms.
• Narcissistic personality disorder is about grandiosity and a need for admiration, not the relationship dynamics here.
• Dependent personality disorder is about excessive reliance on others, not the dramatic relationship shifts.

Answer:

B. little emotional empathy or remorse toward others

Question 26