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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Flies in the Web, pg 144-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did psychopaths in the prison study of brain patterns respond to emotionally charged words?
(a) With excess emotion.
(b) Positively.
(c) As if they were neutral.
(d) Negatively.

2. Why are psychopaths seldom embarrassed about legal, financial or personal problems?
(a) Problems are temporary, the fault of someone else.
(b) Humble acceptance of responsibility is their hallmark.
(c) Problems are stepping stones to greater success.
(d) They don't admit they have problems.

3. Why is Hannibal Lecter not an accurate portrayal of a psychopath?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He is modest.
(c) He is intelligent.
(d) He is crazy.

4. How exactly does psychopathy correspond with troubled childhood?
(a) There is a 65% correspondence.
(b) There is 75% correspondence.
(c) There is 100% correspondence.
(d) There is no correspondence.

5. What is unusual about the brain function of psychopaths?
(a) Interrupted language processes.
(b) Unilateral language processes.
(c) Integrated language processes.
(d) Bilateral language processes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prerequisite for love does a psychopath lack?

2. What is the typical cause of a psychopath's criminal activity?

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

4. What psychopath does the author claim commanded a nation?

5. What question did Joe McGinniss wrestle with during his relationship with Jeffrey MacDonald?

(see the answer key)

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