What is the key difference between DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder, and psychopathy?

A) There are no differences; the two terms refer to the same population.
B) Psychopathy is a less severe variant of DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder.
C) Individuals high in psychopathy are very extroverted; whereas those with DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder tend to be introverted.
D) Psychopathy consists of a richer set of emotional, behavioural, and interpersonal features than does DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder, which concentrates chiefly on observable behaviour.
E) DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder is a much more enduring personality type than is psychopathy.

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Anuoluwa Mustapha · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The key difference between DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy is that the latter consists of a richer set of emotional, behavioural, and interpersonal features beyond observable behavior, while the former focus chiefly on observable behavior. Psychopathy also includes traits such as a lack of empathy, impulsivity, and charm, which are not necessarily present in individuals with DSM-5 antisocial personality disorder.

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