Which term best describes a personality disorder characterized by irresponsibility, shallow emotions, and lack of conscience?

• A. Panic Disorder
• B. Anorexia
• C. Antisocial Disorder
• D. Impulse Control Disorder

Answer: (C)

Antisocial personality disorder. This term describes a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and a lack of empathy or remorse, which often includes irresponsibility and shallow affect. The traits given—irresponsibility, shallow emotions, and a lack of conscience—map directly onto this pattern, making it the best fit.

Panic disorder involves sudden, intense episodes of fear with physical symptoms; eating disorders like anorexia focus on extreme concerns about weight and body image; impulse control disorders center on difficulties resisting urges but don’t typically entail a long-standing pattern of disregarding others or lacking a conscience.