Which of the following is true with regard to psychopathy?

a. Psychopathy is one specific category of a psychotic classification in psychiatry.
b. Punishment is less likely to affect a psychopath versus a normal person.
c. Psychopaths are poorly suited to jobs in high finance or politics.
d. Psychopaths represent at least 50% of the prison population.
e. Rewarding psychopaths is the most effective way to control them.


b. Punishment is less likely to affect a psychopath versus a normal person.

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What will be an ideal response?

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