They know the young man well at the police station. Although only in his twenties, he has been arrested many times for a variety of unlawful behaviors. He usually denies any involvement, but eventually says that his victims are losers and that their loss is his gain. He would most likely be classified with ________ disorder.

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The description matches antisocial personality disorder, characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, lack of empathy, and frequent engagement in unlawful or deceitful behavior.  This person does not respect the rights of others; his behavior violates social norms in illegal and/or irresponsible ways. This disorder is a part of Cluster B, characterized by erratic or dramatic behaviors.

They Know the Young Man Well at the Police Station