Serial killers Ted Bundy and Aileen Wuornos each are prototypical examples of a
A)borderline personality.
B)histrionic personality.
C)psychopathic personality.
D)schizotypal personality.

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Psychopathy, also known as antisocial personality disorder, is characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, a lack of remorse or guilt, impulsive behavior, and a superficial charm. Both Ted Bundy and Aileen Wuornos exhibited these traits, making psychopathy the best choice for their personality type. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by unstable emotions and relationships, histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, and schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by odd or eccentric beliefs and behavior, none of which fit the profiles of Bundy or Wuornos as well as psychopathy.

Serial Killers Ted Bundy and Aileen Wuornos Each Are Prototypical