Question

Anthony is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several older people out of their life savings, and he seems to have little feeling for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behavior is evidence of Group of answer choices

Answer 1

- Antisocial personality disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

'Antisocial Personality Disorder' is a kind of personality disorder that is marked by antisocial behavior(a pervasive pattern of disregard for the distinction between right and wrong, moral and immoral, and the violation of the laws along with the rights of others). Such kind of mental disorder starts showing its signs in childhood itself or in early adolescence and continues till adulthood.

Anthony's deception of people and robbing their life savings demonstrate his disorder through his manipulativeness, tendency of breaking laws, and lack of concern for others' rights. His fearlessness and unempathetic emotions towards those victims substantiate his narcissism and antisocial attitude. Thus, he suffers from the mental disorder of 'antisocial personality disorder' and required proper treatment.