A 35-year-old client with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is being seen by a psychiatrist. He has been arrested three times for aggravated battery within the last year
Which personality disorder may have been seen in this client prior to age 18?
A) Avoidant
B) Schizoid
C) Conduct
D) Paranoid
Ans: C
Antisocial behavior is usually seen in clients between the ages of 15 and 40 years. The diagnosis of conduct disorder is given to clients who exhibit clinical symptoms before the age of 18 years.
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