Which characteristics are MOST often used to describe individuals with antisocial personality disorder?
a. marked reactivity, impulsive behavior, anger at those closest to them, and a sense of emptiness
b. overestimation of abilities, inflated self-esteem, sense of superiority, and lack of empathy
c. constantly seeking attention; excessively emotional, dramatic, and shallow
d. manipulative, lying, violent, using others, charming, irritable, and bullying
D
Individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder are often described as manipulative, lying, violent, using others, charming, irritable, and bullying. The core trait of antisocial personality disorder is that individuals with this disorder display a persistent disregard for the rights and well-being of others.
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