Question

Adult psychopathy and conduct disorder in boys are associated with:

a) High levels of empathy
b) Impulsivity
c) Conformity
d) Anxiety

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b) Impulsivity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The association between adult psychopathy and conduct disorder, particularly in boys, does not involve high levels of empathy, conformity, or anxiety. Instead, these conditions are generally associated with characteristics such as impulsivity.

Research has shown that individuals who are high on psychoticism, which is related to psychopathy, tend to be impulsive, nonconformists, and antisocial. Moreover, they may exhibit lower levels of empathy and are less cooperative and conventional, as noted by Eysenck, Eysenck & Barrett (1985).