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QUESTION 32

1. 32. People who lack empathy, shame, remorse, sorrow, and guilt are usually classified as having what kind of personality disorder?

   	a.	antisocial
   	b.	criminal
   	c.	narcissistic
   	d.	paranoid

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QUESTION 33

1. 33. An abnormally high state of exhilaration is called:

   	a.	compulsive behavior.
   	b.	mania.
   	c.	euphoria.
   	d.	anxiety.

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QUESTION 34

1. Which of the following categories of drugs would most likely be used to treat schizophrenia?

   	a.	antimanic
   	b.	antipsychotic
   	c.	lithium carbonate
   	d.	minor tranquilizers

Answer 1

• 32.People who lack empathy, shame, remorse, sorrow, and guilt are usually classified as having antisocial personality disorder
• Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.
• 33.An abnormally high state of exhilaration is called mania
• Mania is an abnormally elevated mood state characterized by such symptoms as inappropriate elation, increased irritability, severe insomnia, grandiose notions, increased speed and/or volume of speech, disconnected and racing thoughts, increased sexual desire, markedly increased energy and activity level, poor judgment, and inappropriate social behavior.It is a symptom of bipolar disorder
• 34.Antipsychotic medications are most useful in treating schizophrenia.They're thought to control symptoms by affecting the brain neurotransmitter dopamine.