A psychiatric patient repeatedly breaks the law, behaves impulsively, and generally demonstrates a disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. It is most likely that this patient will be diagnosed with:
A) borderline personality disorder.
B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) schizophrenia.
Answer: B
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder refers to a condition marked by a habitual pattern of willingly violating others' personal rights, with very little sign of empathy or remorse.
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