Which Hypothesis Offers an Explanation for Why Psychopaths Often Do

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which hypothesis offers an explanation for why psychopaths often do not respond normally to punishment?

• A)They are preoccupied with the potential for a successful outcome.
• B)They have never been punished.
• C)They have been punished too often.
• D)They lack the necessary cognitive skills to understand punishment.

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