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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Profile: Feelings and Relationships , pg 33-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does William March say that good people are rarely suspicious?
(a) They aren't very intelligent.
(b) They cannot imagine others doing things good people would not do.
(c) They don't understand psychopathy.
(d) They don't pay attention to warning signs.

2. How did Clifford Olson become rich?
(a) He embezzled from the firm where he worked.
(b) He married a rich woman and murdered her.
(c) He created a Ponzi scheme and bilked investors.
(d) Authorities paid him to show the burial places of his victims.

3. What is the difficulty in using empathy, egocentricity, or guilt as determinants in a diagnosis?
(a) Clinicians are often prejudiced in favor of their clients.
(b) The average clincian can't reliably assess those traits.
(c) Everyone tested comes out at about the same level.
(d) Participants can lie in reporting.

4. How do psychopaths tend to view family members?
(a) As a support system.
(b) As enemies.
(c) As possessions, like stereos or automobiles.
(d) As competitors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are psychopaths seldom embarrassed about legal, financial or personal problems?

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

3. What is the most common effect of psychopaths on their victims?

4. What does the author say is the hallmark of a psychopath?

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

(see the answer key)

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