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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. How does the author feel about films that allow identification with psychopaths?
(a) They are powerful role models for people with problems.
(b) They are cathartic, releasing our interest in evil without doing harm.
(c) They are silly and have no connection with reality.
(d) They are helpful diagnostic tools.

2. What was incongruous about the red button in the psychologist's office in British Columbia Penitentiary?
(a) You could push it in an emergency but not expect help.
(b) You could push it, but it indicated weakness on your part.
(c) You could push it in an emergency, but it did not work.
(d) It was designed to simulate a real call button.

3. What is a person's best defense against psychopaths?
(a) Understanding their nature.
(b) Compassion for their situation.
(c) Alerting the authorities.
(d) Restraining orders.

4. How secure are psychopaths in their own worldview?
(a) Psychopaths are fragile and easily confused.
(b) Psychopathy is based in fear.
(c) Psychopaths have rock-solid personality structures.
(d) Psychopaths are constantly changing.

5. How much social distress and disruption is caused by psychopathy?
(a) Nearly one-half.
(b) Less than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
(c) More than all other psychiatric disorders combined.
(d) All of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of the brain is more analytical and sequential?

2. Who was Amy Fisher?

3. What need is sometimes satisfied for the psychopath by taking drugs?

4. How did psychopaths in the prison study of brain patterns respond to emotionally charged words?

5. What is the most heart-wrenching situation involving psychopathy?

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