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A young boy's parents constantly tell him to "Be a man!" whenever he is in conflict with friends. In turn, his parents themselves often act aggressively toward each other and toward him. The theorist who would BEST be able to explain an adult diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder for this boy would be a _____ theorist.

A) behavioral
B) humanistic
C) biological
D) psychodynamic

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by a persistent behavior of manipulation, exploitation, or infringement on others' rights.

Behavioral Theorist

A scientist who studies the principles of behavior, emphasizing the importance of external events and the behaviors they produce.

Aggressively

Characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offenses, attacks, or hostility.

  • Understand the different explanatory theories behind personality disorders, encompassing psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and biosocial theories.
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