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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Can Anything Be Done?, pg 192-206.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is psychological denial a disadvantage?
(a) It makes us liars.
(b) It makes us criminals.
(c) It blinds us to truth.
(d) It causes confusion.

2. Which part of the brain is more analytical and sequential?
(a) The right hemisphere.
(b) Neither: both sides work together.
(c) The frontal lobe.
(d) The left hemisphere.

3. What can be observed about the mental processes of psychopaths?
(a) Their mental processes are straightforward.
(b) Their mental processes are bound by complex rules.
(c) Their mental processes are normal.
(d) Their mental processes are poorly regulated.

4. What did Ted Bundy claim was responsible for his murders?
(a) An alternate personality.
(b) His wife.
(c) A malignant entity.
(d) His mother's early childhood abuse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hervey Cleckley see as the main difference between psychopaths who are not incarcerated and those who are?

2. Why are nurturing women ideal prey for psychopaths?

3. What do McCord and McCord identify as the distinguishing trait of the psychopath?

4. How many psychopaths are estimated to be in North America?

5. What was the verdict in the case of Edward Gein?

(see the answer key)

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