After summarizing the research on juvenile psychopathy, explain why this construct is so controversial

What will be an ideal response?


• Answers will vary but should include that an adolescent diagnosed as psychopath may be more likely to be transferred to adult court system because of the widespread assertion that psychopaths are highly resistant to treatment. The label "psychopath" can become a self-fulfilling prophecy with treatment providers who may be unlikely to expend considerable effort on a seemingly hopeless case.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Over a thousand years ago, the Chinese invented gunpowder, which is a mixture of two ingredients, charcoal and sulfur

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When the USA ________ Act was reauthorized in 2006 it amended may existing laws, including FISA and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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