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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, pg 219-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author encourage more research into psychopathy?
(a) Research is his business.
(b) Psychopathy makes a fascinating topic.
(c) Research will surely produce a cure.
(d) Early and effective interventions still do not exist.

2. How did a psychopathic thief believe that his victims were better off?
(a) They got to replace their possessions.
(b) They would collect more from insurance than their possessions were worth.
(c) He hadn't done them any physical harm.
(d) They got to be in the newspaper headlines.

3. How did the congregation of Ed Lopes react to discovering he was actually a thief and murderer?
(a) They were heartbroken.
(b) They were not surprised.
(c) They rallied to support him.
(d) They were disillusioned.

4. When is the best period for changing the behavior or psychopaths?
(a) Before adolescence.
(b) In early adulthood, when comprehension is best.
(c) In adolesence, when change is inevitable.
(d) After midlife, when emotions become calmer.

5. What phrase did Alice's parents use to describe her behavior as a child?
(a) "She was unpredictable."
(b) "Something was off."
(c) "She was mean."
(d) "She was impulsive."

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the author compare the psychopath's experience of emotion?

2. What opened Elyse's eyes to Jeffrey's true character?

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

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

5. How did Kenneth Bianchi convince some clinicians that he was not one of the Hillside Stranglers?

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