Which Statement Below Best Characterizes the Extent to Which Psychopaths

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement below best characterizes the extent to which psychopaths are found among female offenders in prison?

• A) No female psychopaths are found.
• B) The base rate of psychopathy is lower than the rate for male offenders.
• C) The base rate of psychopathy is about the same as the rate for male offenders.
• D) The base rate of psychopathy is higher than the rate for male offenders.
• E) All female offenders are psychopaths.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Phallic

Pertains to the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, focusing on the pleasure center around the genital area during the ages of 3 to 6 years.

Anal Character

A term from psychoanalytic theory referring to a personality type resulting from a fixation at the anal stage of development, characterized by orderliness, stubbornness, and a focus on control.

Oral Character

A personality type in psychoanalytic theory associated with issues in the oral stage of development, such as dependency.