Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us Quiz

Robert Hare (psychologist)

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How much social distress and disruption is caused by psychopathy? (from Epilogue, pg 219-220)

Nearly one-half.

Less than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

More than all other psychiatric disorders combined.

All of it.

2.

Why were second-degree murder charges against Roxanne Murray dropped? (from Chapter 6, Crime: The Logical Choice, 83-101)

She was found to be insane.

The court agreed that she had to kill her husband.

The charge was bumped up to first degree murder.

She was remanded to a mental hospital.

3.

Why do wives often put up with psychopathic behaviors longer than they should? (from Chapter 9, Flies in the Web, pg 144-154)

They feel they must maintain the integrity of the home.

They feel unworthy of a better life.

They feel insecure.

They feel they have nowhere else to go.

4.

What is the "cycle of violence"? (from Chapter 6, Crime: The Logical Choice, 83-101)

Violence causes revenge.

Victims become perpetrators.

Violent people interact with other violent people.

Violent people commit escalating crimes.

5.

What is the most distressing aspect of increasing juvenile crime? (from Chapter 10, The Roots of the Problem, pg 155-179)

Increasing hostility toward adults.

The ever-younger age at which crimes are committed.

Increasing disregard for social rules.

Increasing cooperation among young offenders.

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