What Is the Basic Assumption of the Fearlessness Hypothesis of Psychopathy

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the basic assumption of the fearlessness hypothesis of psychopathy?

• A)Individuals with this disorder have an underactive cortex.
• B)Individuals with this disorder learn to avoid punishment.
• C)Individuals with this disorder underreact to the threat of punishment.
• D)Individuals with this disorder have brain damage that inhibits their ability to understand the implications of their actions.

Understand the concept and qualities of human adaptation processes.

Identify different subsistence strategies and their unique characteristics.

Grasp the significance of the Neolithic Revolution in human history.

Comprehend the concept of cultural evolution over time.

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Definitions:

Framing Effect

The influence of context or the way information is presented on how it is perceived and interpreted.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut used for making decisions or judgments, where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how much it resembles the typical case.

Mental Set

A predisposition to approach a problem in a particular way, influenced by past experiences and learning.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency to hold onto one's beliefs even after they have been proven wrong.