Psychology GCSE
Psychoticism
What Psychoticism means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Psychoticism
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Psychoticism in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Being aggressive, cold, and lacking empathy.
Topics that use Psychoticism
- Criminal psychology (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Anger-management programmes
- Pro-social behaviour
- Token economy programmes
- Extraversion
- Introversion
- Rehabilitation
Using Psychoticism in the exam
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