10 Questions
What is a common characteristic of psychopaths according to the text?
Manipulative and charming behavior
How do psychopaths typically perceive societal rules, based on the text?
They disregard them and engage in risky behavior
What is the percentage of psychopaths in the general population?
5%
What type of behavior is commonly associated with psychopathic individuals based on the text?
Aggressive and risky
Where do the data about psychopaths mainly come from, as mentioned in the text?
Hospitals or prisons
Which of the following best describes the difference between psychopathy and psychosis?
Psychopathy is a mental disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, while psychosis is a state of mental illness involving distorted reality and hallucinations.
Why are female psychopaths mentioned to be less aggressive and delinquent during their young ages?
Due to the influence of a less traumatic environment compared to male psychopaths.
Which term is used to refer to individuals showing characteristics of antisocial personality disorder?
APSD
What distinguishes sociopaths from psychopaths according to the text?
Sociopaths are born with a defective brain, while psychopaths are affected by traumatic environments.
What is the main characteristic of antisocial personality disorder (APSD) as described in the text?
Disregard towards rules and society, aggressiveness, manipulation, callousness, irresponsibility, and impulsive behavior.
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