Which Statement Accurately Reflects the Asymmetrical Relationship Between APD and Psychopathy

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately reflects the asymmetrical relationship between APD and psychopathy?

• A)Nearly all psychopathic offenders meet the diagnostic criteria for APD,but most diagnosed with APD are not psychopaths.
• B)Nearly all offenders diagnosed with APD would also be diagnosed as psychopaths,but most psychopaths would not also be diagnosed as APD.
• C)Offenders that are diagnosed with APD are ineligible for a diagnosis of psychopathy,but those diagnosed as psychopaths also may be diagnosed as APD.
• D)Offenders that are diagnosed as psychopaths are ineligible for a diagnosis of APD,but those diagnosed as APD also may be diagnosed as psychopaths.
• E)Psychopaths are never diagnosed as having APD,but offenders with APD are often misdiagnosed as psychopathic.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation or appraisal of one's own worth, value, or significance.

Negative Thoughts

Involves patterns of thinking that are pessimistic, self-critical, or defeatist, and can affect one's mood and mental health.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to improve mental health by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with healthier ones.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.