Nancy has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following is a goal of treatment for Nancy?
A.
Comply with her medication regimen
B.
Participate in long-term therapy
C.
Become a group facilitator
D.
Eliminate her anxiety
ANS: B
Treatment is geared toward working with the client to gain insight into her behavior, which can be done with long-term therapy. Medications are generally not useful and this patient will probably not be experiencing anxiety and should not be a group leader due to being a poor influence on others.
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