Which of the following is the main reason some experts advise against applying the term psychopath to people under 18?

A. It is very rare for youths to exhibit any psychopathic traits.
B. The label makes them even better at hiding their disorder and antisocial sentiments.
C. Most young people who engage in antisocial behavior as teenagers do not continue to do so after their mid-20s.
D. Those with a "psychopath" label are likely to receive lesser sentences.


Answer: C

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