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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Words from an Overcoat Pocket, pg 124-143.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the typical cause of a psychopath's criminal activity?
(a) His upbringing.
(b) Negative social conditions
(c) Boredom.
(d) His character structure.

2. What impression do astute observers sometimes get about psychopaths?
(a) They are not talkative.
(b) They are not easily angered.
(c) They are unusually altruistic.
(d) They seem to be play-acting.

3. Why are murderers often given early parole?
(a) Murderers can fake remorse.
(b) Homicide is typically unlikely to be repeated.
(c) Murderers can demonstrate good behavior.
(d) Murderers can con parole boards.

4. How do psychopaths tend to view family members?
(a) As competitors.
(b) As enemies.
(c) As possessions, like stereos or automobiles.
(d) As a support system.

5. How do the criminal activities of psychopaths compare with those of other criminals?
(a) Psychopaths' crimes are more specialized.
(b) Psychopaths' crimes are more violent.
(c) Psychopaths' crimes are more varied and frequent.
(d) Psychopaths' crimes are harder to detect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do psychopaths know what emotions to display to others?

3. What population makes up two-thirds of the victims of psychopathic criminals?

4. How well do psychopaths get along with one another?

5. How did a psychopathic thief believe that his victims were better off?

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