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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 term is often inappropriately applied to psychopaths?
(a) Paranoid.
(b) Psychological.
(c) Schizophrenic.
(d) Psychotic.

2. 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.

3. How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?
(a) Rigorous personality testing.
(b) Emotional triggers.
(c) Antisocial and criminal behaviors.
(d) Reports of family and acquaintances.

4. What question did Helen and Steve ask themselves about their daughter Alice?
(a) Where is she?
(b) Is she coming home again?
(c) Is she crazy or just plain bad?
(d) Can she be cured?

5. When does the U.S. Supreme Court say expert testimony, such as Grigson's, is admissible?
(a) If the evidence is corroborated by facts from the defendant's life.
(b) If it is presented as opinion only.
(c) If the expert has appropriate credentials.
(d) If the evidence on which the opinion is based is made available.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do McCord and McCord identify as the distinguishing trait of the psychopath?

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

3. Who is vulnerable to the machinations of psychopaths?

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

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

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