Dr.Henson has been asked to assess John,who has been accused of killing most of his family and several former girlfriends.When she meets with him,he is warm and charming,speaks intelligently,and addresses the charges brought against him in a very reasonable fashion.Dr.Henson diagnoses John with an antisocial personality disorder,and since she is a psychodynamic therapist,she believes that this disorder is due to

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Antisocial personality disorder is often linked to a failure to correctly develop a superego, which is the part of personality responsible for maintaining moral standards and social norms. This can lead to a lack of empathy, disregard for the rights of others, and antisocial behavior. Neurological deficits and dopamine abnormalities have also been implicated in the disorder, but are not the primary cause. Developmental issues related to the id (the primitive part of personality focused on immediate pleasure) are not typically associated with antisocial personality disorder.

DrHenson Has Been Asked to Assess John,who Has Been Accused