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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. How did Ted Bundy trick his victims into accompanying him when he was a stranger to them?
(a) He offered them chocolate.
(b) He pretended to know a mutual acquaintance.
(c) He used crutches and asked for help.
(d) He had a cute dog.

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

3. What does the author say is the hallmark of a psychopath?
(a) Delusions.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Mental anguish.
(d) A stunning lack of conscience.

4. What percentage of serious crimes are committed by psychopaths?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Eighty.

5. What prerequisite for love does a psychopath lack?
(a) Charm.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Attractiveness.
(d) Sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What programs administer treatment if the psychopath is judged to be sane but evil?

2. What did John Wayne Gacy say about his career murdering thirty-three people?

3. Why did Gary Gilmore claim that he was not a great thief.

4. What often impresses people about psychopaths' discussion of technical subjects?

5. What do psychopaths commit twice as often as other criminal offenders?

(see the answer key)

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