What Is the Central Defining Characteristic of a Psychopath

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the central defining characteristic of a psychopath?

• A) Hallucinations
• B) Neuroticism
• C) Impulsiveness
• D) Poverty of affect

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Definitions:

Delirium

An acute, often sudden, decline in attention and cognition, manifesting as confusion, which can have multiple causes including illness, medication, or substance intoxication.

False Beliefs

Ideas or thoughts that are not based on reality or evidence, often found in various psychological disorders.

Delusional Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by persistently held false beliefs that are not influenced by reality, despite evidence to the contrary.

Elderly Person

An individual, typically aged 65 or older, facing the unique health, social, and psychological challenges associated with advanced age, in need of varying degrees of support and care.