Students are not required but have the opportunity to gain extra points for the class by watching three video clips (provided in university) and answering the four questions provided below.
To receive credit, the following the assignment requirements must be followed:
- All four questions must be answered thoroughly yet succinctly to receive any points
- Utilizing information from the videos as well as additional sources is encouraged
- A combined word count for the four answers should be between 500-750 words.
- Single-space, Times New Roman, 12point
PLEASE NOTE:
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THE FOUR QUESTIONS:
#1: List the differences between a psychopath and a sociopath.
#2: A sociopath—a person diagnosed as an antisocial personality disorder—is motivated by personal desire. State which of the nine other personality disorders you believe is also motivated by personal needs. Explain your answer.
#3: Have you dated a sociopath or psychopath, or do you know someone who has? If so, explain why you think they warranted this label. If not, describe a character in a book, on TV or in a movie that you believe to be a sociopath or psychopath—and why.
#4: One theory regarding the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath is related to etiology, specifically nature versus nurture. Conduct some online research to find information on this theory and write about your findings.
Note: No late papers will be accepted for any reason.
