Assume a study of prison inmates diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder shows that they generally experience less anxiety than other people when they lie or "con" others. This outcome would most strongly support which theoretical position?

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The finding that individuals with antisocial personality disorder experience less anxiety when lying or manipulating others would support a biological perspective, as it suggests a potential underlying neurological or physiological cause for their behavior. This finding is not necessarily inconsistent with other theoretical perspectives, but it would be most directly in line with a biological explanation.

Assume a Study of Prison Inmates Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality