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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 is it important to avoid power struggles with a psychopath?
(a) Their need for dominance causes them to focus on winning.
(b) They will take revenge if you defeat them.
(c) They will always win.
(d) They are smarter than the rest of us.

2. How long has psychopathy been an object of study?
(a) More than fifty years.
(b) More than a century.
(c) Never.
(d) More than a decade.

3. How did Ray trap the author by showing him a knife?
(a) Ray coerced the author into pleading his case.
(b) Ray made the author a conspirator in his stabbing.
(c) Ray established that the author would not turn him in.
(d) Ray forced the author to obey him.

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

5. What did Dave suggest that his boss do?
(a) Promote Dave.
(b) Disbelieve all the complaints about Dave.
(c) Discharge Dave.
(d) Leave the company and let Dave take over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what two abilities does conscience depend?

2. How is psychological denial a disadvantage?

3. What is unusual about the brain function of psychopaths?

4. Which traditional forms of treatment are successful with psychopaths?

5. What is the "cycle of violence"?

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