Briefly Explain the Age-Related Changes That Are Observed in Adult

question 10

Essay

Briefly explain the age-related changes that are observed in adult psychopaths, both in terms of the affective, interpersonal, and behavioural symptoms of psychopathy, as well as their criminal offending.

Understand measures of central tendency and variability (median, range).

Recognize the significance of generalizability and biases in survey research.

Differentiate between independent and dependent variables in experiments.

Appreciate the contributions of case studies to psychological research and their advantages and limitations.

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Definitions:

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment.

Estrogen

A group of hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and the reproductive process.

Sternberg's Components

Refers to the three components of love according to psychologist Robert Sternberg: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Intimacy

A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.