Despite the Relationship That Exists Between Psychopathy and Criminal Offending

question 32

Multiple Choice

Despite the relationship that exists between psychopathy and criminal offending, there is evidence that psychopaths may be more likely than nonpsychopaths to be released early from prison on parole. What is it speculated reason for this finding?

• A) Parole boards often feel their sentence should be reduced because of their disorder.
• B) They tend to have strong family connections and social support in the community.
• C) They adjust better to prison life and are less likely to have violated the institutional rules.
• D) They are very adept at convincing parole boards they will lead law-abiding lives.
• E) They typically have good employment records and job prospects on the outside.

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Definitions:

Roediger

Refers to Henry L. Roediger III, an influential cognitive psychologist known for his research on memory, particularly the testing effect and false memories.

Cue Overload

A principle of memory that states a retrieval cue will be most effective when it is highly distinctive and not related to any other target memories.

Distinctive

Having a quality or characteristic that makes something easily identifiable and sets it apart from others.

Mood-dependent Memory Effect

The phenomenon where an individual's current mood affects the recall of memories congruent with that mood.