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

2. Why did Jack Abbott reject the word "remorse" in his case?
(a) Remorse is a waste of time.
(b) Remorse implies that you did something wrong.
(c) His victim was better off.
(d) Remorse is unhealthy.

3. What impression do astute observers sometimes get about psychopaths?
(a) They are unusually altruistic.
(b) They are not talkative.
(c) They are not easily angered.
(d) They seem to be play-acting.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do clinicians who prefer the term "sociopath" believe?

2. Why is it important for parole boards to understand psychopathy?

3. How did Ray take revenge on the author for not getting him work in his father's firm?

4. How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?

5. What question did Helen and Steve ask themselves about their daughter Alice?

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