Tommy has been in trouble with law enforcement off and on since he was thirteen. His parents despaired of him because he lied so much, was irresponsible, and never seemed to feel bad about the harmful and hurtful things he did. Tommy is now twenty-three. He has never held a job for more than three months. He has wrecked four cars, three of which belonged to other people. He feels no guilt about disappointing people and is selfish and manipulative. Which disorder does Tommy appear to have?
A)oppositional-defiant disorder
B)criminal thinking disorder
C)psychopathic disorder
D)antisocial personality disorder

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Tommy's pattern of lying, law breaking, recklessness, selfishness, and especially his lack of guilt or remorse, indicate antisocial personality disorder.

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