The diagnosis of antisocial behavior used today had its origins in the work of

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The diagnosis of antisocial behavior was primarily developed by Hervey Cleckley in his book "The Mask of Sanity." His work focused on identifying and understanding individuals who displayed a lack of empathy, deceitfulness, and manipulative behavior, which are now recognized as characteristics of antisocial personality disorder. The other choices (William Tuke, Phillipe Pinel, and Sigmund Freud) did not specifically contribute to the development of this diagnosis.

The Diagnosis of Antisocial Behavior Used Today Had Its Origins