Which statement accurately reflects the asymmetrical relationship between APD and psychopathy?
A)Nearly all psychopathic offenders meet the diagnostic criteria for APD,but most diagnosed with APD are not psychopaths.
B)Nearly all offenders diagnosed with APD would also be diagnosed as psychopaths,but most psychopaths would not also be diagnosed as APD.
C)Offenders that are diagnosed with APD are ineligible for a diagnosis of psychopathy,but those diagnosed as psychopaths also may be diagnosed as APD.
D)Offenders that are diagnosed as psychopaths are ineligible for a diagnosis of APD,but those diagnosed as APD also may be diagnosed as psychopaths.
E)Psychopaths are never diagnosed as having APD,but offenders with APD are often misdiagnosed as psychopathic.

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APD and psychopathy share many similar traits, but psychopathy is typically considered a more severe form of the disorder. Therefore, most psychopathic offenders also meet the diagnostic criteria for APD, but not all offenders with APD would meet the criteria for psychopathy.

Which Statement Accurately Reflects the Asymmetrical Relationship Between APD and Psychopathy