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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Ethics of Labeling, pg 180-191.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristics make psychopaths unsuitable for dangerous jobs?
(a) Fear and trepidation.
(b) Adrenaline addiction.
(c) Perfectionism and attention to detail.
(d) Unpredictability and carelessness.

2. How did Clifford Olson become rich?
(a) He married a rich woman and murdered her.
(b) Authorities paid him to show the burial places of his victims.
(c) He created a Ponzi scheme and bilked investors.
(d) He embezzled from the firm where he worked.

3. What percentage of offenders who kill law enforcement officers are psychopathic?
(a) Forty-four.
(b) Sixty-two.
(c) Ninety-eight.
(d) Seventy-five.

4. What was the verdict in the case of Edward Gein?
(a) He was found to be legally sane.
(b) He was found to be marginally accountable.
(c) He was found to be psychotic.
(d) He was found to be psychopathic.

5. What does Hervey Cleckley see as the main difference between psychopaths who are not incarcerated and those who are?
(a) A better physical appearance.
(b) A more consistent appearance of normality.
(c) A more engaging line of talk.
(d) A better education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is often inappropriately applied to psychopaths?

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

3. What does Hervey Cleckley say the psychopath is incapable of understanding?

4. What is the author's objective in writing this book?

5. What did Dave suggest that his boss do?

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