Asked by
Christian Tyler
on Nov 22, 2024Verified
The ___________ hypothesis suggests that people with APD have a higher threshold for feeling fear than do other people.
A) threshold
B) fearlessness
C) avoidance
D) fear threshold
E) self-regulation
Fearlessness Hypothesis
A theory that suggests that psychopaths have a higher threshold for feeling fear than other people. Events that make most people anxious (such as the expectation of being punished) seem to have little or no effect on psychopaths.
Threshold
The level of strength a stimulus must reach to be detected, or the point at which a physiological or psychological effect begins to be produced.
- Comprehend the concepts and origins of personality disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concepts and origins of personality disorders.