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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. When does the U.S. Supreme Court say expert testimony, such as Grigson's, is admissible?
(a) If it is presented as opinion only.
(b) If the expert has appropriate credentials.
(c) If the evidence on which the opinion is based is made available.
(d) If the evidence is corroborated by facts from the defendant's life.

2. What have laboratory experiments using biomedical recorders shown about psychopaths?
(a) They lack the physiological responses normally associated with fear.
(b) They fake good humor.
(c) They suffer from tumbling insecurity.
(d) They suffer from excessive fear.

3. How do psychopaths treat those in positions inferior to them?
(a) They con them.
(b) They ingratiate themselves.
(c) They mock them.
(d) They brutalize them.

4. What is the author's term for "successful" psychopaths?
(a) Subcriminal.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Useful.
(d) Socialized.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who normally serves on parole boards?

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

3. How did John Grambling make his living?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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