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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. To what does the author compare the psychopath's experience of emotion?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) Color blindness.
(c) Blindness.
(d) A riot.

2. What often impresses people about psychopaths' discussion of technical subjects?
(a) Wide-ranging interests.
(b) Confident use of technical jargon and concepts.
(c) Concern about being revealed as phony.
(d) Multiple university degrees.

3. What did Dave suggest that his boss do?
(a) Leave the company and let Dave take over.
(b) Disbelieve all the complaints about Dave.
(c) Discharge Dave.
(d) Promote Dave.

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

5. What is unusual about the brain function of psychopaths?
(a) Unilateral language processes.
(b) Interrupted language processes.
(c) Integrated language processes.
(d) Bilateral language processes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do law enforcement officials make use of psychopaths' lack of loyalty?

2. How exactly does psychopathy correspond with troubled childhood?

3. What impression do astute observers sometimes get about psychopaths?

4. For the psychopath, crime is a natural result of what?

5. How do psychopaths get into therapy?

(see the answer key)

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