When Comparing the Startle Response of Psychopaths and Non-Psychopaths (Both

question 141

Multiple Choice

When comparing the startle response of psychopaths and non-psychopaths (both groups were jail inmates) , researchers found that psychopaths:

• A) Were more easily startled due to hyperarousal.
• B) Were less frightened by aversive stimuli.
• C) Were more likely to try to frighten their victims.
• D) Did not demonstrate any startle response.

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