Which of the following statements is true?

A) Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than psychopathy.
B) Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be as reliable a construct as psychopathy.
C) Psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder.
D) Psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a more reliable construct than antisocial personality disorder.
E) Antisocial personality disorder, as measured by the PCL-R, has been demonstrated to be a less reliable construct than psychopathy.

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Myles Brantlley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Research has consistently shown that psychopathy, as measured by the PCL-R, is a more reliable and valid construct than antisocial personality disorder. The PCL-R was actually developed to measure psychopathy specifically, and while it does include some elements of antisocial behavior, it is considered a distinct construct. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

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