Which Is a Hypothesis Put Forward to Explain the Reduced

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which is a hypothesis put forward to explain the reduced startle response of psychopaths when presented with fear inducing stimuli?

• A) The brainstem of this group has been damaged before birth.
• B) Their chronic alcoholism has produced brain deficits.
• C) The are emotionally impoverished.
• D) This is not a finding for psychopaths.

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