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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Crime: The Logical Choice, 83-101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attitude toward children is a common theme among psychopaths?
(a) An indifference to their welfare.
(b) A sincere interest.
(c) An emotional attachment.
(d) Violence.

2. How does the author feel about films that allow identification with psychopaths?
(a) They are helpful diagnostic tools.
(b) They are powerful role models for people with problems.
(c) They are cathartic, releasing our interest in evil without doing harm.
(d) They are silly and have no connection with reality.

3. How do the criminal activities of psychopaths compare with those of other criminals?
(a) Psychopaths' crimes are harder to detect.
(b) Psychopaths' crimes are more specialized.
(c) Psychopaths' crimes are more varied and frequent.
(d) Psychopaths' crimes are more violent.

4. How do psychopaths often react to perceived insults?
(a) With faked forgiveness.
(b) With long-term planned revenge.
(c) With rigid self-control.
(d) With extreme but short-lived outbursts.

5. What opened Elyse's eyes to Jeffrey's true character?
(a) He stole from her.
(b) Elyse's parents warned her about him.
(c) The psychiatrist was taken in by Jeffrey's charm.
(d) He had sexual encounters with her roommates.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?

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

4. Upon what two abilities does conscience depend?

5. What is socialization?

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