Asked by Nicolas Nelson on Feb 29, 2024

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Anthony is a charming and manipulative man with an ambition to become rich and powerful. He uses his charm and manipulates rich women to marry him. He emotionally exploits them and gets all their assets transferred to his name. Then, he kills them in cold blood without any regret. Anthony is showing the characteristics of a:

A) psychopath
B) maniac
C) schizophrenic person
D) psychotic person

Psychopath

An individual with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and often, bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

Manipulative

Characterized by skillful control or influence over others, often in a deceptive or unfair manner.

Emotionally Exploits

Taking advantage of others by manipulating their emotions for personal gain.

  • Identify the symptoms and characteristics of psychopathy.
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Cierra Amelia

Feb 29, 2024

Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Anthony exhibits traits of psychopathy, such as charm, manipulativeness, lack of empathy or remorse, and a desire for power and control. His actions also involve premeditation and a lack of moral conscience, which are typical of psychopaths. The other options (maniac, schizophrenic person, psychotic person) do not accurately describe Anthony's behavior.