The psychopath engages in antisocial behavior and commits crimes not for the reward of the actual crime but to increase their self-image.

• A. False
• B. Depends on the crime
• C. Only for financial gain
• D. True

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is motivation behind antisocial acts. For many individuals with psychopathic traits, the act isn’t about the tangible payoff of the crime itself. It’s a way to shape and boost their own self-image—to feel powerful, fearless, or superior and to manipulate how others see them. The psychological payoff, not the money or goods gained, is what drives the behavior. That’s why this statement is true: crimes can serve as a tool to maintain or inflate a grandiose self-view, even when there’s little to no material reward. Of course, financial or other incentives can accompany offenses, but the core motor is often the need to enhance self-image, not the reward from the act itself.