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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Ethics of Labeling, pg 180-191.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Grambling, himself, describe his profession?
(a) Professional entrepreneur.
(b) Friend of the little person.
(c) Builder of dreams.
(d) Financial architect.

2. What was Ted Bundy's opinion of guilt?
(a) It's just a dream.
(b) It helps keep society functional.
(c) It's an unhealthy mechanism to control people.
(d) There is no better way to control behavior.

3. Why does a prison psychiatrist claim the psychopathy checklist is valuable for parole boards?
(a) It gives boards someone to blame when recidivism occurs.
(b) It ensures that no one who may commit future crime is released.
(c) It helps boards quantify their decisions.
(d) It is insurance against claims of improper parole.

4. Which "special issue" makes the death penalty difficult to decide for those who must judge murderers in Texas?
(a) Is the murderer mentally competent to stand trial?
(b) Did the murderer deliberately seek the death of his victim?
(c) Was there reasonable provocation for the defendant's acts?
(d) Is there a probability that the defendant will commit criminal acts of violence in the future?

5. What does the author believe Grigson's approach lacks?
(a) Sufficient study of the evidence.
(b) Careful examination and testing.
(c) Sufficient acquaintance with the defendant.
(d) Sufficient allowance for organic brain damage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jack Abbott reject the word "remorse" in his case?

2. In how many cases did Dr. Grigson's expert testimony result in the death of defendants?

3. How do psychopaths treat those in positions inferior to them?

4. How do psychopaths treat those in positions superior to them?

5. Why are psychopaths seldom embarrassed about legal, financial or personal problems?

(see the answer key)

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