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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 question first raised by Ray has stayed with the doctor throughout his career?
(a) How can Ray claim he was my assistant?
(b) What did I do to turn Ray against me?
(c) Am I crazy or is Ray?
(d) What in the psychopath's mentality gives him the power to override reality?

2. How do psychopaths know what emotions to display to others?
(a) They read psychology texts.
(b) They study films.
(c) They use their listeners' reactions as cues.
(d) They take acting classes.

3. What is the most common effect of psychopaths on their victims?
(a) Hatred and isolation.
(b) Ecstasy followed by sorrow.
(c) Guilt and regret.
(d) Confusion, disappointment and despair.

4. What do McCord and McCord identify as the distinguishing trait of the psychopath?
(a) Guiltlessness.
(b) Intense staring.
(c) Self-pity.
(d) Aggression.

5. What is a typical sign of psychopathic conversation?
(a) Entertaining stories.
(b) Self-contradiction.
(c) Interest in the listener.
(d) Flattery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are most studies of psychopathy done in prisons?

2. What might be learned about psychopaths from brain imaging technology?

3. What do psychopaths commit twice as often as other criminal offenders?

4. What does the author advise readers not to do with his book?

5. What percentage of prison inmates are psychopathic?

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