Describe Two Differences in the Way Psychopathy Is Assessed Using

question 31

Essay

Describe two differences in the way psychopathy is assessed using the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised and the way antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is assessed using the DSM-5.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specialized in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Liability

The legal responsibility or obligation to compensate for harm or damage caused as a result of actions or negligence.

Social Drift Theory

The hypothesis suggesting that individuals from higher social classes who are predisposed to mental illness tend to drift into lower social classes.

Social Class

A classification within society determined by economic and social standing.