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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do psychopaths know what emotions to display to others?
(a) They take acting classes.
(b) They use their listeners' reactions as cues.
(c) They read psychology texts.
(d) They study films.

2. How do psychopaths see themselves in relation to others?
(a) They see themselves as superior beings.
(b) They see themselves as the equal of anyone.
(c) They never think of themselves in relation to others.
(d) They see themselves as inferior beings.

3. How do psychopaths use body language?
(a) To distance themselves.
(b) To indicate innocent intentions.
(c) To intrude on personal space.
(d) To make friends.

4. Why do clinicians hesitate to label a child psychopathic?
(a) Early labelling can result in earlier, better interventions.
(b) Early labelling is seldom accurate.
(c) Early labelling can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
(d) Early labelling can discourage parents.

5. What can be observed about the mental processes of psychopaths?
(a) Their mental processes are normal.
(b) Their mental processes are bound by complex rules.
(c) Their mental processes are straightforward.
(d) Their mental processes are poorly regulated.

6. What did one psychopath say made a good liar?
(a) Talking fast.
(b) Being a good judge of people.
(c) Being intelligent.
(d) Understanding the social system.

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

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

9. Who normally serves on parole boards?
(a) Mental health clinicians.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Criminal justice professionals.
(d) Political appointees with few relevant qualifications.

10. To what does the author compare the psychopath's experience of emotion?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Color blindness.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A riot.

11. What is conduct disorder?
(a) A pattern of conduct that involves deceit.
(b) A pattern of selfish conduct.
(c) A pattern of conduct that violates rules and the rights of others.
(d) A pattern of violent conduct.

12. On what basis do parole boards release prisoners?
(a) The offender has served a significant portion of his time.
(b) If they believe the offender no longer poses a significant threat to society.
(c) The offender has promised to do better.
(d) The prisons are overcrowded.

13. What did Dr. Jerrold Post predict that Saddam Hussein would do?
(a) Back down from confrontation with the U.S.
(b) Escalate the conflict with the U.S.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Publically apologize.

14. How do psychopaths treat those in positions superior to them?
(a) They brutalize them.
(b) They mock them.
(c) They con them.
(d) They ingratiate themselves.

15. Which part of the brain is more analytical and sequential?
(a) The left hemisphere.
(b) Neither: both sides work together.
(c) The frontal lobe.
(d) The right hemisphere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

2. When does the U.S. Supreme Court say expert testimony, such as Grigson's, is admissible?

3. What did people remember most about Gary Tison, the murderer?

4. What does the author believe Grigson's approach lacks?

5. Which part of the brain is more emotional and processes events simultaneously?

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