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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In how many cases did Dr. Grigson's expert testimony result in the death of defendants?
(a) Fifty out of sixty.
(b) All of them.
(c) Fifteen out of thirty.
(d) Sixty-nine out of seventy.

2. What is the most overwhelming factor in the psychopath's ability to manipulate others?
(a) Intense eye contact.
(b) Glib talk.
(c) Background information.
(d) Good looks.

3. What is the most distressing aspect of increasing juvenile crime?
(a) Increasing disregard for social rules.
(b) The ever-younger age at which crimes are committed.
(c) Increasing hostility toward adults.
(d) Increasing cooperation among young offenders.

4. For the psychopath, crime is a natural result of what?
(a) A tragic childhood.
(b) Opportunities all around.
(c) The confidence of foolish people.
(d) A deviant personality structure.

5. Why was Jeffrey Dahmer able to convince policemen that he was not committing crimes?
(a) He was cool and calm.
(b) He had believable excuses.
(c) He had friends on the police force.
(d) He talked fast.

6. What is the main danger of failing to diagnose psychopathy in a child?
(a) Losing the chance to find the right doctor.
(b) A succession of inappropriate treatments.
(c) Losing the opportunity to find the correct treatment.
(d) Losing the chance to effect a cure.

7. What do psychopaths often gain from therapy programs?
(a) New excuses and rationalizations.
(b) A new hope for the future.
(c) A new outlook.
(d) New friends.

8. What does the author see as the antidote to inaccurate diagnoses?
(a) Careful study of an offender's background.
(b) Careful comparison with similar cases.
(c) Careful use of sound scientific procedures.
(d) Careful attention to a defendant's explanations.

9. How do psychopaths get into therapy?
(a) At the request of families or as a condition for parole.
(b) By school referrals.
(c) By personal request.
(d) By court order.

10. Who was Amy Fisher?
(a) Tokyo Rose.
(b) The Mata Hari of New York.
(c) The Long Island Lolita.
(d) A Playboy bunny murder.

11. What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?
(a) Unremitting truancy.
(b) Hostile, aggressive behavior.
(c) Developmentally inappropriate inattention and impulsiveness.
(d) Major violations of society's rules.

12. What does Hervey Cleckley see as the main difference between psychopaths who are not incarcerated and those who are?
(a) A better education.
(b) A more engaging line of talk.
(c) A more consistent appearance of normality.
(d) A better physical appearance.

13. Which "special issue" makes the death penalty difficult to decide for those who must judge murderers in Texas?
(a) Did the murderer deliberately seek the death of his victim?
(b) Is the murderer mentally competent to stand trial?
(c) Was there reasonable provocation for the defendant's acts?
(d) Is there a probability that the defendant will commit criminal acts of violence in the future?

14. Why are psychopaths not successful in treatment programs?
(a) They are experiencing too much distress.
(b) They see nothing wrong with themselves.
(c) They are unwilling to make changes.
(d) They are unable to face problems.

15. How did John Grambling make his living?
(a) Defrauding friends.
(b) Defrauding banks.
(c) Defrauding clients.
(d) Defrauding the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group is a frequent source of victims for psychopaths?

2. On what basis do parole boards release prisoners?

3. What did Dr. Jerrold Post predict that Saddam Hussein would do?

4. What is the danger in placing psychopaths in mental hospitals instead of prison settings?

5. How did the congregation of Ed Lopes react to discovering he was actually a thief and murderer?

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