Question

The core behavioral dimension that reflects a socially deviant life style, such as impulsiveness, excessive needs for stimulation, and lack of realistic goals is referred to as psychopathic __________.

Answer 1

- Factor 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Factor 2 is described as the chronic personality disorder in which the person turns precarious and demonstrates anti-social behavior like criminality, hostility, etc.. Such individual propagates socially deviant/aberrant lifestyle.

As per the question, the given description would exemplify 'psycopathic factor-2' as these descriptions illustrate the symptoms of this personality disorder like 'socially deviant lifestyle, excessive needs for stimulation, and lack of realistic goals' that leads to 'criminal and impulsive behavior' which reflects the chronic stage of this disorder.