"Psychopath:"
A) is a highly controversial concept in psychiatry
B) has been included in the recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
C) refers to a condition involving hallucinations
D) is another term for neurotic
E) refers only to persons involved in violent offenses

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The concept of psychopathy is highly debated in the field of psychiatry, with no clear agreement on diagnostic criteria or even the definition of the term. While it has been included in previous versions of the DSM, it is currently not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5. Hallucinations are not a defining characteristic of psychopathy, and it is not synonymous with neurosis. While some psychopaths may have a history of violent behavior, not all do, and the term does not exclusively refer to individuals involved in violent offenses.