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

2. What psychopath does the author claim commanded a nation?
(a) Stalin.
(b) Pol Pot.
(c) Idi Amin.
(d) Hitler.

3. Why was the kitchen an inappropriate placement for Ray?
(a) He had access to knives.
(b) He had access to poisons.
(c) He could steal silverware.
(d) He had access to the ingredients to make alcohol.

4. Why is it important for parole boards to understand psychopathy?
(a) Psychopaths will eventually kill someone.
(b) All psychopaths will lie at parole hearings.
(c) Psychopathy is a strong predictor of recidivism.
(d) Most criminals are psychopathic.

5. How well do psychopaths get along with one another?
(a) Well.
(b) They often admire one another.
(c) Comfortably.
(d) Not at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did Jeffrey have on Elyse's future relationships with men?

2. Upon what two abilities does conscience depend?

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

4. How are psychopaths unlike psychotics?

5. How many psychopaths are estimated to be in North America?

(see the answer key)

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