Exam 3: Psychopathology and Biogenics of Serial Murderers

This suggests that a person feels that his or her surroundings are not real or are detached.

The term _____ is a non-diagnostic label used to describe a potpourri of individuals determined by societal standards to possess characteristics at variance with general community standards and practices.

Dissociative identity disorder is sometimes referred to as the "UFO of psychiatry."

In 1980, _____ created a diagnostic tool referred to as the "Psychopathy Checklist."

The following was/were believed to be able to detect criminal predisposition by examining bumps and abnormalities on the surface of the skull.

_____ appear to be the most resistant to change.

According to Eysenck, what is the foundation for criminality?

There is a correlation between head trauma and violent behavior.

What is the hormone that inhibits the secretion of stomach acid, stimulates smooth muscle, and acts as a neurotransmitter in brain functioning.

According to Eysenck, who is more likely to be involved in antisocial behavior?

According to _____, the mind is constantly engaged in balancing the three-part personality structure of id, ego, and superego.

This term was introduced by J.L.A.Koch in 1891.

What is the condition of the primary psychopath?

What is the essential inquiry involved when the M'Naughten Rule is applied?

Which dissociative disorder involves a person feeling detached from his/her mental processes or physical body?

Formerly called "psychogenic amnesia," this is a loss of memory due to psychological reasons rather than organic problems.

Which of the following is NOT a Factor 2 characteristic found in Hare's Revised Psychopathy Checklist?

Asperger's Disorder is a milder variant of autism.

Recent research has suggested that serotonin has no role in creating violent behavior.