In General, Compared to Nonpsychopaths, the Violence of Psychopaths Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

In general, compared to nonpsychopaths, the violence of psychopaths is more likely to resemble ________ violence except for the fact that it tends to ________.

• A) instrumental; be impulsive
• B) reactive; be premeditated
• C) instrumental; involve highly charged emotions
• D) reactive; involve little emotional arousal
• E) instrumental; target family members

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Definitions:

X-Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, present in two copies in females (XX) and one copy in males (XY), and carrying genes that determine sex and other traits.

Y-Chromosome

A sex chromosome, typically present in males, responsible for determining male biological characteristics.

Sex-Linked Abnormalities

Genetic disorders that are associated with the sex chromosomes, often leading to disease or condition manifesting predominantly in one sex.

Dominant-Recessive Pattern

A genetic principle where one allele is dominant over another allele for a particular trait, determining the organism's appearance.