Bert has been diagnosed as a psychopath. As Bert is walking down the street, he sees a motorist leave his vehicle with the engine running while he dashes inside a nearby store. Bert becomes so focused on stealing the car that he does not notice that there is a baby sitting in the rear seat, or that the driver is returning, and he proceeds to try and steal it. Bert's behaviour is best explained by which of the following?

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Newman's response modulation model best explains Bert's behavior, as it suggests that psychopaths have difficulty shifting their attention away from their current focus to evaluate potential risks or consequences, which is evident in Bert's focused attempt to steal the car without noticing the baby or the returning driver.

Bert Has Been Diagnosed as a Psychopath