Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a history of having been physically abused by his father, setting fires as a child, treatment for substance abuse, and arrest for stealing a car. Which of the following personality disorders might the clinician consider?

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Conrad's history of impulsive and destructive behavior, along with substance abuse and arrest for stealing a car, suggest symptoms of antisocial personality disorder. Additionally, his violent outburst after his girlfriend ended their relationship is consistent with this disorder. Narcissistic, paranoid, and histrionic personality disorders do not fit the pattern of Conrad's symptoms and history.

Conrad, a 26-Year-Old Male, Is Being Treated for Cuts After