ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Question
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Low levels of empathy are most characteristic of
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antisocial personality disorder
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dissociative identity disorder
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
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major depressive disorder
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is primarily characterized by a pervasive disregard and lack of concern for other people, specifically including a diminished empathy for others’ distress.
Detailed explanation-2: -Individuals with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) experience social difficulties, including violating social norms, aggression, impulsiveness, deceitfulness and manipulation, and poor problem solving (APA, 2013).
Detailed explanation-3: -Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is associated with an assortment of characteristics that undermine interpersonal functioning. A lack of empathy is often cited as the primary distinguishing feature of NPD.
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