Jonathan is in prison, serving a sentence for a serious crime. Which one of the following questions is most useful to assess the likelihood that Jonathan has a personality disorder?
A. Has he committed other crimes in the past?
B. Does he show any remorse for his behavior?
C. Did he seriously injure or kill another person?
D. Does he ever experience hallucinations?
Answer: B
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