Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)is given when there is evidence of conduct disorder before the age of 15 and:
A) a chronic pattern of disregarding the rights of others since age 2
B) a chronic pattern of disregarding the rights of others since age 15
C) a chronic pattern of rule violation since age 2
D) a chronic pattern of rule violation since age 15
E) none of the above

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Antisocial Personality Disorder is diagnosed when there is evidence of conduct disorder prior to the age of 15 and a chronic pattern of disregarding the rights of others since age 15. Therefore, options A and C are incorrect since the pattern of behavior must occur specifically since age 15 to meet the diagnostic criteria. Option D is incorrect because it only mentions rule violation, while APD involves a disregard for the rights of others. Option E is incorrect because one of the choices must be correct.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)is Given When There Is Evidence of Conduct