In order to differentiate antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, Cleckley argues that the focus should be less on_________ and more on _________.

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Cleckley suggests that the focus should be less on external behaviours (which are commonly used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder) and more on internal emotional states (which are more indicative of psychopathy). This means that factors such as lack of remorse, empathy, and emotional shallowness are more important in differentiating psychopathy from antisocial personality disorder.

In Order to Differentiate Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy, Cleckley