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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Lifestyles, pg 57-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are most studies of psychopathy done in prisons?
(a) Psychopaths and information about them are readily available.
(b) Prison contributes to the creation of psychopathy.
(c) All prisoners are psychopathic.
(d) Prisoners are willing guinea pigs for examination.

2. What do obligations and commitments mean to psychopaths?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Everything.
(c) A way to cover up evil intentions.
(d) A way to confuse victims.

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

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

5. How did Ted Bundy trick his victims into accompanying him when he was a stranger to them?
(a) He used crutches and asked for help.
(b) He offered them chocolate.
(c) He had a cute dog.
(d) He pretended to know a mutual acquaintance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ray take revenge on the author for not getting him work in his father's firm?

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

3. How are psychopaths unlike psychotics?

4. What characteristics make psychopaths unsuitable for dangerous jobs?

5. What often impresses people about psychopaths' discussion of technical subjects?

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