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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Focusing the Picture, pg 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term is often inappropriately applied to psychopaths?
(a) Psychological.
(b) Psychotic.
(c) Schizophrenic.
(d) Paranoid.

2. What programs administer treatment if the psychopath is judged to be sane but evil?
(a) Correctional facilities.
(b) Universities.
(c) Mental health facilities.
(d) Research hospitals.

3. What psychopath does the author claim commanded a nation?
(a) Pol Pot.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Idi Amin.
(d) Stalin.

4. What was the first thing the author noticed about Ray when he met him?
(a) Ray's ease when lying.
(b) Ray's intense stare.
(c) Ray's relaxed conversation.
(d) Ray's evil aura.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question first raised by Ray has stayed with the doctor throughout his career?

2. What form of mental illness has about the same prevalence in North America as psychopathy?

3. How exactly does psychopathy correspond with troubled childhood?

4. What is the difficulty in using empathy, egocentricity, or guilt as determinants in a diagnosis?

5. How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?

(see the answer key)

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