Question 1

Secondary psychopaths are more likely to be found in a maximum security prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Hemisphere asymmetry refers to the observation that most psychopaths have superior language ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Define each of the following as proposed by Hare: Primary psychopath; secondary psychopath; dyssocial psychopath; criminal psychopath.

Accepted Answer

According to Hare, a primary psychopath is someone who displays the core personality traits associated with psychopathy, such as lack of empathy, shallow emotions, and a tendency towards manipulation and deceit. They are often charming and have a superficial charm that allows them to easily manipulate others.

On the other hand, a secondary psychopath is someone who may exhibit some psychopathic traits, but these are often a result of environmental or situational factors, such as a history of abuse or trauma. They may not possess the same level of innate personality traits as a primary psychopath.

A dyssocial psychopath, also known as a sociopath, is someone who exhibits antisocial behavior and a disregard for the rights of others. They may engage in criminal activities and have a history of impulsive and irresponsible behavior.

Finally, a criminal psychopath is someone who exhibits both psychopathic traits and engages in criminal behavior. They may have a history of violent or manipulative actions and often show a lack of remorse for their actions.

Question 4

After summarizing the research on "juvenile psychopathy," explain why this construct is so controversial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After summarizing the research on "juvenile psychopathy,"...

Question 5

List and describe briefly the four hypothesized dimensions of psychopathy.

Accepted Answer

The four hypothesized dimensions of psyc

Question 6

Primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial behavior are called ___ psychopaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  heinous 
B)  criminal 
C)  secondary 
D)  callous 
E)  typical 
A)  heinous 
B)  criminal 
C)  secondary 
D)  callous 
E)  typical

Question 7

According to Cleckley, which absolute unchanging characteristic is always present in the psychopath?

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive aggression 
B)  lack of remorse 
C)  impulsivity 
D)  pathological lying 
E)  egocentricity 
A)  reactive aggression 
B)  lack of remorse 
C)  impulsivity 
D)  pathological lying 
E)  egocentricity

Question 8

Describe at least one concern about using the PCL-R across racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

One concern about using the PCL-R (Psych

Question 9

The core factors of psychopathy have been identified by a statistical method called:

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation. 
B)  multi-analysis. 
C)  analysis of variance. 
D)  factor analysis. 
E)  regression analysis. 
A)  correlation. 
B)  multi-analysis. 
C)  analysis of variance. 
D)  factor analysis. 
E)  regression analysis.

Question 10

According to Quay, psychopaths behave the way they do because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  receive an abundance of sensations from the environment. 
B)  do not receive the full impact of sensations from the environment. 
C)  have learned the behavior from watching others. 
D)  do not interact with their environment. 
E)  haven't learned consequences of their behavior. 
A)  receive an abundance of sensations from the environment. 
B)  do not receive the full impact of sensations from the environment. 
C)  have learned the behavior from watching others. 
D)  do not interact with their environment. 
E)  haven't learned consequences of their behavior.

Question 11

Research suggests that the psychopath displays a deficiency in conditionability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Those researchers who advocate for a fourth core factor in psychopathy argue that ____ should be included with the three core factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  low intelligence 
B)  arrogance 
C)  lack of guilt 
D)  impulsiveness 
E)  antisocial behavior 
A)  low intelligence 
B)  arrogance 
C)  lack of guilt 
D)  impulsiveness 
E)  antisocial behavior

Question 13

APD stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial psychopathic disorder. 
B)  asocial personality disorder. 
C)  antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  atypical personal depression. 
E)  asymmetrical personality disorder. 
A)  antisocial psychopathic disorder. 
B)  asocial personality disorder. 
C)  antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  atypical personal depression. 
E)  asymmetrical personality disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following behaviors is not characteristic of the psychopath?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superficial charm 
B)  Extreme self-centeredness 
C)  Worry and anxiety about the future 
D)  Irresponsibility 
E)  Impulsivity 
A)  Superficial charm 
B)  Extreme self-centeredness 
C)  Worry and anxiety about the future 
D)  Irresponsibility 
E)  Impulsivity

Question 15

Criminal psychopaths make up about what percent of the male inmate population in a maximum security prison?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-8% 
B)  10-25% 
C)  85-0% 
D)  45-55% 
E)  30-43% 
A)  5-8% 
B)  10-25% 
C)  85-0% 
D)  45-55% 
E)  30-43%

Question 16

Which of the following statements about juvenile psychopathy is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no instruments available for measuring juvenile psychopathy. 
B)  Juvenile psychopathy as a construct clearly does not exist. 
C)  Some researchers are concerned about the negative implications of labeling juveniles as psychopaths. 
D)  Juvenile psychopaths display behavior identical to that of adult psychopaths. 
E)  Juvenile psychopathy is correlated with sexual aggression. 
A)  There are no instruments available for measuring juvenile psychopathy. 
B)  Juvenile psychopathy as a construct clearly does not exist. 
C)  Some researchers are concerned about the negative implications of labeling juveniles as psychopaths. 
D)  Juvenile psychopaths display behavior identical to that of adult psychopaths. 
E)  Juvenile psychopathy is correlated with sexual aggression.

Question 17

The core behavioral dimension that reflects the interpersonal and emotional components, such as callousness and manipulation of others, is referred to as psychopathic factor I.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What has been learned about a) recidivism and b) treatment of the criminal psychopath?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What has been learned about a) recidivism...

Question 19

A true psychopath consistently displays neurotic and anxious behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Generally speaking, the autonomic nervous system of the psychopath appears to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  deformed. 
B)  insufficient. 
C)  ineffective. 
D)  overreactive. 
E)  underaroused. 
A)  deformed. 
B)  insufficient. 
C)  ineffective. 
D)  overreactive. 
E)  underaroused.

Secondary psychopaths are more likely to be found in a maximum security prison.

Hemisphere asymmetry refers to the observation that most psychopaths have superior language ability.

Define each of the following as proposed by Hare: Primary psychopath; secondary psychopath; dyssocial psychopath; criminal psychopath.

After summarizing the research on "juvenile psychopathy," explain why this construct is so controversial.

List and describe briefly the four hypothesized dimensions of psychopathy.

Primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial behavior are called ___ psychopaths.

According to Cleckley, which absolute unchanging characteristic is always present in the psychopath?

Describe at least one concern about using the PCL-R across racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The core factors of psychopathy have been identified by a statistical method called:

According to Quay, psychopaths behave the way they do because they:

Research suggests that the psychopath displays a deficiency in conditionability.

Those researchers who advocate for a fourth core factor in psychopathy argue that ____ should be included with the three core factors.

APD stands for:

Which of the following behaviors is not characteristic of the psychopath?

Criminal psychopaths make up about what percent of the male inmate population in a maximum security prison?

Which of the following statements about juvenile psychopathy is correct?

The core behavioral dimension that reflects the interpersonal and emotional components, such as callousness and manipulation of others, is referred to as psychopathic factor I.

What has been learned about a) recidivism and b) treatment of the criminal psychopath?

A true psychopath consistently displays neurotic and anxious behavior.

Generally speaking, the autonomic nervous system of the psychopath appears to be:

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Exam 7: Criminal Psychopathy

Secondary psychopaths are more likely to be found in a maximum security prison.

Hemisphere asymmetry refers to the observation that most psychopaths have superior language ability.

Define each of the following as proposed by Hare: Primary psychopath; secondary psychopath; dyssocial psychopath; criminal psychopath.

After summarizing the research on "juvenile psychopathy," explain why this construct is so controversial.

List and describe briefly the four hypothesized dimensions of psychopathy.

Primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial behavior are called ___ psychopaths.

According to Cleckley, which absolute unchanging characteristic is always present in the psychopath?

Describe at least one concern about using the PCL-R across racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The core factors of psychopathy have been identified by a statistical method called:

According to Quay, psychopaths behave the way they do because they:

Research suggests that the psychopath displays a deficiency in conditionability.

Those researchers who advocate for a fourth core factor in psychopathy argue that ____ should be included with the three core factors.

APD stands for:

Which of the following behaviors is not characteristic of the psychopath?

Criminal psychopaths make up about what percent of the male inmate population in a maximum security prison?

Which of the following statements about juvenile psychopathy is correct?

The core behavioral dimension that reflects the interpersonal and emotional components, such as callousness and manipulation of others, is referred to as psychopathic factor I.

What has been learned about a) recidivism and b) treatment of the criminal psychopath?

A true psychopath consistently displays neurotic and anxious behavior.

Generally speaking, the autonomic nervous system of the psychopath appears to be:

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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