Using the Five-Factor Model of Personality, Paulhus and Williams (2002)

question 85

Multiple Choice

Using the five-factor model of personality, Paulhus and Williams (2002) administered measures of psychopathy and narcissism to university students.What did they find?

• A)The two disorders are virtually identical constructs.
• B)The two disorders are overlapping but distinct constructs.
• C)Both disorders share a hypersensitivity to criticism.
• D)Both disorders were associated with elevated scores on the neuroticism scale.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism that result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Specific Genes

Individual genes that are identified as playing a significant role in determining particular traits or conditions.

Gene Location

The specific place of a gene within the chromosome, known as its locus.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, including both natural and human-made aspects.