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

2. How does the author describe the psychopath's typical lifestyle?
(a) Unstable and aimless.
(b) Focused and intense.
(c) Driven.
(d) Planned and organized.

3. How do psychopaths often react to perceived insults?
(a) With long-term planned revenge.
(b) With rigid self-control.
(c) With faked forgiveness.
(d) With extreme but short-lived outbursts.

4. What attitude toward children is a common theme among psychopaths?
(a) A sincere interest.
(b) An indifference to their welfare.
(c) An emotional attachment.
(d) Violence.

5. How do the criminal activities of psychopaths compare with those of other criminals?
(a) Psychopaths' crimes are more varied and frequent.
(b) Psychopaths' crimes are harder to detect.
(c) Psychopaths' crimes are more violent.
(d) Psychopaths' crimes are more specialized.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do psychopaths tend to view family members?

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

3. What question did Helen and Steve ask themselves about their daughter Alice?

4. How do psychopaths tend to feel about the future?

5. Why are murderers often given early parole?

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