Rob is a 13-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault. In addition to shoplifting and other theft, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his young sister's piggy bank. Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others. Rob's current diagnosis is most likely
A. antisocial personality disorder.
B. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
C. conduct disorder.
D. narcissistic personality disorder.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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