Asked by Perla Dieterle on Jun 15, 2024
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All of the following statements are true regarding people with antisocial personality disorder EXCEPT:
A) low arousal may lead to reduced fear in response to threatening situations.
B) deficits in verbal skills and in the executive functions of the brain.
C) abnormalities functioning of the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain.
D) high levels of self-monitoring and self-awareness.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
A chronic psychological disorder defined by an enduring habit of neglecting or violating other individuals' rights.
Executive Functions
Cognitive processes including planning, working memory, attention, problem-solving, verbal reasoning, inhibition, mental flexibility, task switching, and initiation and monitoring of actions.
Temporal Lobes
Regions of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples on each side of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory, among other functions.
- Comprehend the roles of various brain regions in relation to antisocial behavior and executive functions.
Verified Answer
AC
Abagael CachoJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
People with antisocial personality disorder typically have low levels of self-monitoring and self-awareness, as well as difficulty with empathy and remorse.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the roles of various brain regions in relation to antisocial behavior and executive functions.