Practice Question
A client's spouse filed charges after repeatedly being battered. Which statement by this person supports an antisocial personality
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Correct Answer:
"I hit because I am tired of being nagged. My spouse deserves the beating.
Rationale:
🔴 Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is characterized by a pervasive disregard for the rights of others, lack of remorse, impulsivity, and justification of harmful behavior. This statement reflects a clear rationalization of violence and an absence of empathy for the victim, both hallmark traits of ASPD.
🔴 Individuals with ASPD often blame others for their actions and fail to take personal responsibility, as shown here by shifting blame onto the spouse and framing abuse as deserved.
🔴 This mindset demonstrates defensive externalization, where responsibility for unacceptable actions is projected onto external factors rather than acknowledged internally.
🔴 The absence of guilt or acknowledgment of wrongdoing further supports the diagnosis, as people with ASPD typically lack insight into the harm they cause and prioritize their own needs and impulses over the welfare of others.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4