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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. How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?
(a) Emotional triggers.
(b) Rigorous personality testing.
(c) Reports of family and acquaintances.
(d) Antisocial and criminal behaviors.

2. How did Kenneth Bianchi convince some clinicians that he was not one of the Hillside Stranglers?
(a) He demonstrated a firm alibi.
(b) He claimed multiple personalities.
(c) He proved it was his cousin, Angelo Buono.
(d) He turned in his friend Steve.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the kitchen an inappropriate placement for Ray?

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

3. What did Philippe Pinel call psychopathy?

4. What physician who murdered his family was portrayed in the movie Fatal Vision?

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

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