Which of the Following Statements Is True About Psychopaths and Psychopathy

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about psychopaths and psychopathy?

• A) Psychopathy is sometimes called antisocial personality disorder or sociopathy.
• B) Psychopaths are usually indifferent to the pain of others.
• C) Psychopaths are much more likely than non-psychopaths to be motivated by personal gain.
• D) all of the above

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