Research and Theory Suggest That the Psychopath Has a Pathological

question 37

Multiple Choice

Research and theory suggest that the psychopath has a pathological need for stimulation and excitement because of some deficiency in the:

• A) RAS.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) thalamus.
• D) cerebral cortex.
• E) hippocampus.

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Definitions:

Primary Punisher

A stimulus that is inherently punishing; an example is electric shock.

Secondary Punisher

A stimulus that becomes punishing because it is associated with a primary punisher.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that fulfills a basic biological need or instinct, such as food, water, or sleep, and is inherently rewarding.