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Forensic Social Worker Study Questions

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A social worker is providing services for a 15-year-old female named Christie. Background information includes the death of her mother from a drug overdose and the imprisonment of Christie’s father. She has mainly lived with her aunt, who has been quite violent in disciplinary measures. Christie is unable to demonstrate right from wrong and has been getting into trouble with the law. What personality disorder is the client likely suffering from?
  1. Conflict disorder
  2. Defiance
  3. Anti-social behavior
  4. Trauma
Explanation
Answer: C - Anti-social behavior can be described as violating the rights of others. Victims will behave violently, lie, drop out of school, and often become drug abusers. It is the combination of genetic and environmental influences. Increased factors include an unstable family life.
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