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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Words from an Overcoat Pocket, pg 124-143.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the "cycle of violence"?
(a) Violent people interact with other violent people.
(b) Victims become perpetrators.
(c) Violence causes revenge.
(d) Violent people commit escalating crimes.

3. What was the first thing the author noticed about Ray when he met him?
(a) Ray's relaxed conversation.
(b) Ray's evil aura.
(c) Ray's intense stare.
(d) Ray's ease when lying.

4. What did John Wayne Gacy say about his career murdering thirty-three people?
(a) "It was another person inside of me."
(b) "They all deserved to die."
(c) "I was the victim."
(d) "I don't know what came over me."

5. What does the author advise readers not to do with his book?
(a) Rely upon it too heavily.
(b) Share it with friends.
(c) Use it to seek professional help.
(d) Diagnose themselves or others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might be learned about psychopaths from brain imaging technology?

2. Why is it important for parole boards to understand psychopathy?

3. How did Clifford Olson see himself during his trial?

4. What percentage of prison inmates are psychopathic?

5. Why are psychopaths seldom embarrassed about legal, financial or personal problems?

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