Which assessment data is supportive of a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder? Se-lect all that apply
a. Was reprimanded to a juvenile correction facility at age 14
b. Mother reports characteristic behaviors as early as age 7
c. Is below age-appropriate norms for both weight and height
d. Patient states, "I don't like school and skip whenever I feel like it."
e. Has been admitted to a drug rehabilitation program twice in 4 years
ANS: A, B, E
Patients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder have a history of conduct disorders before the age of 15 years, prison or juvenile detention experiences, and substance abuse. There is no research that supports the remaining options as being characteristic of this disor-der.
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