Some psychologists have claimed that ASPD is overrepresented among surgeons compared to the general population. They hypothesize that, given the demands of the profession, traits associated with ASPD might be advantageous. Based on your understanding of ASPD, which of the following ASPD-linked traits would be most helpful to a surgeon, and why?
A. An overall sense of calmness, because it allows them to concentrate longer, study better, and therefore learn difficult skills like surgery
B. Impulsiveness, because it allows them to try out new treatment techniques and possibly make pioneering contributions to their field
C. A sense of calmness and lack of emotion in intense situations, because it allows them to perform reliably during high-stress or gruesome operations
D. Lack of empathy, because it allows them to more easily make objectively better decisions to help patients
Answer: C
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