What Did Research by Williamson Et Al

question 40

Multiple Choice

What did research by Williamson et al. (1987) comparing the nature of violent incidents perpetrated by psychopaths and nonpsychopaths find?

• A) The psychopaths were less likely to have used violence for material gain.
• B) The psychopaths were less likely to have committed murder.
• C) The psychopaths were more likely to have exhibited heightened emotional arousal.
• D) The psychopaths were more likely to have acted violently against a family member.
• E) The psychopaths were more likely to target women.

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The act of communicating false information to others, often with the intent to deceive or mislead.

Spot

A specific place or area.

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