Based on the triarchic model of psychopathy developed by Patrick, Fowles, and Krueger (2009), self-report measures of psychopathy tap into which three main personality components?

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a.
Fearless dominance, self-centered impulsivity, coldheartedness

b.
Impulsivity, criminal tendencies, empathy reduction

c.
Boldness, meanness, disinhibition

d.
Antisocial attitudes, deficient emotions, deceitful interpersonal style

e.
Erratic lifestyle, callous affect, interpersonal manipulation

The correct answer is a. Fearless dominance, self-centered impulsivity, coldheartedness.

The correct answer is c. Boldness, meanness, disinhibition. The triarchic model of psychopathy developed by Patrick, Fowles, and Krueger (2009) includes three main personality components that self-report measures tap into: boldness, meanness, and disinhibition.