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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. For the psychopath, crime is a natural result of what?
(a) A deviant personality structure.
(b) The confidence of foolish people.
(c) Opportunities all around.
(d) A tragic childhood.

2. What question first raised by Ray has stayed with the doctor throughout his career?
(a) What in the psychopath's mentality gives him the power to override reality?
(b) What did I do to turn Ray against me?
(c) How can Ray claim he was my assistant?
(d) Am I crazy or is Ray?

3. What was the first thing the author noticed about Ray when he met him?
(a) Ray's relaxed conversation.
(b) Ray's evil aura.
(c) Ray's ease when lying.
(d) Ray's intense stare.

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

5. 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) The average clincian can't reliably assess those traits.
(d) Clinicians are often prejudiced in favor of their clients.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are murderers often given early parole?

2. What emotions are the mainsprings of conscience for most people?

3. What is a "desperado junkie"?

4. How do psychopaths treat those in positions superior to them?

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

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