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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. On what basis do parole boards release prisoners?
(a) The offender has promised to do better.
(b) The offender has served a significant portion of his time.
(c) The prisons are overcrowded.
(d) If they believe the offender no longer poses a significant threat to society.

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

3. What does the author advise readers not to do with his book?
(a) Use it to seek professional help.
(b) Diagnose themselves or others.
(c) Rely upon it too heavily.
(d) Share it with friends.

4. What did Dave suggest that his boss do?
(a) Promote Dave.
(b) Leave the company and let Dave take over.
(c) Discharge Dave.
(d) Disbelieve all the complaints about Dave.

5. Why are psychopaths seldom embarrassed about legal, financial or personal problems?
(a) They don't admit they have problems.
(b) Humble acceptance of responsibility is their hallmark.
(c) Problems are temporary, the fault of someone else.
(d) Problems are stepping stones to greater success.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dr. Jerrold Post predict that Saddam Hussein would do?

2. Why did the author decline to diagnose Saddam Hussein?

3. How do psychopaths tend to view family members?

4. For what career are psychopaths uniquely well-suited?

5. What is the author's term for "successful" psychopaths?

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