Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Psychopathy

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised?

• A) It is used as a research instrument and as a clinical tool.
• B) It consistently discriminates between antisocial personality disorder and the other personality disorders.
• C) The PCL-R score is highly reliable over time.
• D) It is used in assessments to inform judicial decisions.
• E) It has good predictive validity regarding recidivism.

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Definitions:

Genotype Frequencies

The proportion of different genotypes in a population, used in population genetics to study the genetic structure and evolution of species.

Genetic Equilibrium

Description for a population in which the frequency of alleles for a given trait is not changing over time.

Founder Effect

Cause of genetic drift due to colonization by a limited number of individuals who, by chance, have different genotype and allele frequencies than the parent population.

Differential Reproduction

A process where individuals with certain traits reproduce more than others, leading to changes in genetic characteristics over generations.