Question 1

In which region/country is the cut-off for the PCL-R a score of 25?&#10;A) North America&#10;B) Mainland Europe&#10;C) United Kingdom

Accepted Answer

In the United Kingdom, the cut-off for the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is a score of 25, whereas in North America, the cut-off is typically higher, at 30. This reflects differences in how psychopathy is conceptualized and diagnosed in different regions.

Question 2

The PCL-R is split into two broad factors. Factor 1 measures the lifestyle/antisocial features of the disorder and Factor 2 assesses the interpersonal/affective features of psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

Factor 1 of the PCL-R assesses interpersonal/affective features of psychopathy, such as superficial charm and lack of empathy, while Factor 2 measures lifestyle/antisocial aspects, including poor behavior controls and criminal versatility.

Question 3

Unlike psychopaths, individuals with ASPD may not necessarily show ______ and ________ traits.

Accepted Answer

callous&#10;, unemotional

Question 4

When comparing primary and secondary psychopaths, secondary psychopaths appear to be:&#10;A) Neurotic and anxious&#10;B) Angry and violent&#10;C) Nervous and excitable

Accepted Answer

Secondary psychopaths are characterized by traits such as neuroticism and anxiety, which are not typically seen in primary psychopaths.

Question 5

There are two types of aggression. ________ aggression is the unplanned or impulsive act of violence in response to some form of provocation, threat, or danger, whereas ______ aggression is goal-directed acts of violence that are typically executed in a predetermined and calculating manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are two types of aggression. ________...

Question 6

Callous and unemotional traits in children with conduct disorders are associated with a pattern of instrumental aggression similar to that seen in adult psychopaths.

Accepted Answer

Children with conduct disorders who exhibit callous and unemotional traits often display a form of aggression that is instrumental and goal-oriented, similar to the patterns of aggression observed in adult psychopaths. This type of aggression is typically deliberate and used as a means to achieve a specific end, rather than being impulsive or driven by emotion.

Question 7

Early physical abuse and non-parental living arrangements have been shown to be related to:&#10;A) Factor 1 traits&#10;B) Factor 2 traits&#10;C) Neither Factor 1 or 2 traits, as psychopathy is only biologically based

Accepted Answer

Early physical abuse and non-parental living arrangements are environmental factors that have been associated with Factor 2 traits, which relate to impulsivity and antisocial behavior. Factor 1 traits are more related to interpersonal and affective characteristics, which are less influenced by environmental factors.

Question 8

The Violence Inhibition Mechanism (VIM) was constructed to account for what type of aggression?&#10;A) Instrumental aggression&#10;B) Reactive aggression

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Violence Inhibition Mechanism (VIM) was constructed...

Question 9

Patients with bilateral amygdala damage show impaired recognition of angry faces.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with bilateral amygdala damage show impaired...

Question 10

Children with callous-unemotional traits show a tendency to look at the______ region of faces rather than the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children with callous-unemotional traits show a tendency...

Question 11

The Mitchell et al. (2013) study found that compared to average levels, the levels of oxytocin in convicted serious offenders were:&#10;A) Much lower than average&#10;B) Just average&#10;C) Highly elevated above average

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Mitchell et al. (2013) study found...

Deck 3: Psychopathy