Which of the Following Is True About the Biological Basis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the biological basis of psychopathy?

• A) Psychopaths exhibit global neuropsychological deficits.
• B) Psychopaths produce elevated heart rates in anticipation of painful stimuli.
• C) The cerebral cortexes of psychopaths are less active compared to non-psychopaths.
• D) Psychopaths appear to over utilize areas of the brain that process emotions e.g., amygdala)

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