The treatment team implements a behavior modification approach using a contract for a client with antisocial personality disorder. An expected outcome of this approach is that client will:
1. Learn how to avoid punishment
2. Explain why he breaks rules
3. Comply with behaviors specified in the contract
4. Develop empathy in interpersonal contacts with peers
ANS: 3
Behavioral approaches specify behavioral outcomes. The desired outcome is for the client to structure his behavior to avoid impulsivity or other undesirable behaviors. 1. It would be desira-ble to learn more appropriate behaviors, not just to avoid punishment. 2. Behavior modification does not focus on development of insight. 4. Clients with antisocial personality disorder seem incapable of empathy.
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