Question 1

Psychopaths have been called:

Accepted Answer

A)  exceptional predators 
B)  interpersonal predators 
C)  intraspecies predators 
D)  predatory species 
E)  special predatory 
A)  exceptional predators 
B)  interpersonal predators 
C)  intraspecies predators 
D)  predatory species 
E)  special predatory C

Question 2

Evidence for overkill and enjoyment for hurting the victim was related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  offense history 
B)  PCL-R scores 
C)  family background 
D)  level of education 
E)  none of the above 
A)  offense history 
B)  PCL-R scores 
C)  family background 
D)  level of education 
E)  none of the above B

Question 3

Name and describe the most widely used assessment tool for measuring psychopathic traits in adults.

Accepted Answer

This question would be worth 3 marks (1 mark for naming the assessment tool,and 2 marks for describing its use and structure).
-Hare's Psychopathy Checklist-Revised
-20-item scale using a semi-structured interview and a review of file information.
-Measures interpersonal,affective,and behavioural aspects of psychopathy.
-Items are rated on a 3-point scale where a score of 2 indicates the item applies to the individual,1 indicates that the item applies somewhat,and 0 indicates that the item does not apply.
-Scores range from 0 to 40 and can be subdivided into 3 groups: high PCL-R scores (30 and above)are defined as psychopaths,a middle scoring group with scores ranging from 20 to 30,and a nonpsychopathic group with scores below 20.

Question 4

The terms "psychopathy" and "sociopathy" are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same 
B)  completely unrelated 
C)  always used interchangeably 
D)  related but distinct concepts 
E)  used to describe the same concept 
A)  the same 
B)  completely unrelated 
C)  always used interchangeably 
D)  related but distinct concepts 
E)  used to describe the same concept

Question 5

If an individual scored between 20 and 30 on the PCL-R,what would we classify them?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychopath 
B)  mixed group 
C)  nonpsychopath 
D)  average 
E)  none of the above 
A)  psychopath 
B)  mixed group 
C)  nonpsychopath 
D)  average 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

According to the Chimpanzee Psychopathy study by Lilienfield et al.(1999):

Accepted Answer

A)  male and female chimpanzees scored the same 
B)  female chimpanzees scored higher than male chimpanzees 
C)  male chimpanzees scored higher than female chimpanzees 
D)  psychopathic traits were not observed in this species 
E)  psychopathy could not be measured with this species 
A)  male and female chimpanzees scored the same 
B)  female chimpanzees scored higher than male chimpanzees 
C)  male chimpanzees scored higher than female chimpanzees 
D)  psychopathic traits were not observed in this species 
E)  psychopathy could not be measured with this species

Question 7

Psychopaths differ from other offenders in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  They begin their criminal careers younger. 
B)  They persist longer. 
C)  Their use of violence lacks an emotional aspect. 
D)  They commit a greater variety of violent offenses. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  They begin their criminal careers younger. 
B)  They persist longer. 
C)  Their use of violence lacks an emotional aspect. 
D)  They commit a greater variety of violent offenses. 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is not a function of the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

A)  memory 
B)  decision making 
C)  language 
D)  defence reactions 
E)  emotional expression 
A)  memory 
B)  decision making 
C)  language 
D)  defence reactions 
E)  emotional expression

Question 9

The best research design to determine the extend to which family experiences influence the development of psychopathic traits is:

Accepted Answer

A)  prospective longitudinal studies 
B)  retrospective studies 
C)  cross-sectional studies 
D)  experimental 
E)  We do not yet know how to study these phenomena. 
A)  prospective longitudinal studies 
B)  retrospective studies 
C)  cross-sectional studies 
D)  experimental 
E)  We do not yet know how to study these phenomena.

Question 10

A diagnosis of psychopathy does fulfill the disease of the mind requirement but it has never fulfilled the second requirement of:

Accepted Answer

A)  knowing the victim 
B)  not appreciating the nature or quality of the act 
C)  previously having been committed in a psychiatric institute 
D)  having spent a night in a psychiatric facility 
E)  having a diagnosed mood disorder 
A)  knowing the victim 
B)  not appreciating the nature or quality of the act 
C)  previously having been committed in a psychiatric institute 
D)  having spent a night in a psychiatric facility 
E)  having a diagnosed mood disorder

Question 11

In the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development,_________ of offenders scoring 10 or more on the PCL:SV had been convicted of an offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  27% 
C)  57% 
D)  77% 
E)  97% 
A)  5% 
B)  27% 
C)  57% 
D)  77% 
E)  97%

Question 12

Define psychopathy,Antisocial Personality Disorder,and sociopathy and give three examples of differences between these disorders.

Accepted Answer

This question would be worth 6 marks (1

Question 13

Factor 2 is most strongly related to reoffending,substance abuse,lack of education,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional processing deficits 
B)  Predatory violence 
C)  Poor treatment response 
D)  Poor family background 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Emotional processing deficits 
B)  Predatory violence 
C)  Poor treatment response 
D)  Poor family background 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Olver and Wong (2009)found that psychopathic offenders who remained in treatment were:

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to violently reoffend 
B)  more likely to manipulate prison staff 
C)  less likely to violently reoffend 
D)  likely not to show any treatment gains 
E)  more likely to be long-term offender 
A)  more likely to violently reoffend 
B)  more likely to manipulate prison staff 
C)  less likely to violently reoffend 
D)  likely not to show any treatment gains 
E)  more likely to be long-term offender

Question 15

Explain why most researchers believe psychopaths cannot be treated.Describe one well-known study that lends support for this notion.
This question would be worth 3 marks (1 mark for explaining why psychopaths are not believed to benefit from treatment,and 2 marks for describing Rice,Harris,and Cormier's (1992)study involving treatment outcomes of psychopaths).
-Psychopaths see nothing wrong with their behaviour,often don't feel anxiety or distress,and usually only participate in treatment when it is to their benefit.
-Rice,Harris,and Cormier (1992)conducted a study on violent psychopathic and nonpsychopathic forensic psychiatric patients to evaluate the effects of an intensive therapeutic treatment program.
-Patients were followed for 10 years after release.
-Untreated nonpsychopaths had a violent reoffending rate of 39%
-Treated nonpscyhopaths had a violent reoffending rate of 22%
-Untreated psychopaths had a violent reoffending rate of 55%
-Treated psychopaths had a violent reoffending rate of 77%
-These findings contributed to many clinicians concluding that psychopaths should not be treated as their recidivism rates are higher when this is attempted.

Accepted Answer

This question would be worth approximate

Question 16

Dogs who display psychopathic traits were:

Accepted Answer

A)  friendlier than most dog breeds 
B)  immune to punishment 
C)  fearless 
D)  both a and b 
E)  both b and c 
A)  friendlier than most dog breeds 
B)  immune to punishment 
C)  fearless 
D)  both a and b 
E)  both b and c

Question 17

The PCL-R has been supported by researchers for use with:

Accepted Answer

A)  males 
B)  females 
C)  forensic psychiatric patients 
D)  sexual offenders 
E)  all of the above 
A)  males 
B)  females 
C)  forensic psychiatric patients 
D)  sexual offenders 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

Mock jurors are least likely to support the death penalty for which of the following adult offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychopathic offenders 
B)  psychotic offenders 
C)  offenders with no mental illness 
D)  both a and b 
E)  both b and c 
A)  psychopathic offenders 
B)  psychotic offenders 
C)  offenders with no mental illness 
D)  both a and b 
E)  both b and c

Question 19

In Rice,Harris,and Cormier's (1992)study to evaluate treatment outcomes in psychopaths,which group had the highest reoffending rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  untreated nonpsychopaths 
B)  treated nonpsychopaths 
C)  untreated psychopaths 
D)  treated psychopaths 
E)  offenders who dropped out of the study 
A)  untreated nonpsychopaths 
B)  treated nonpsychopaths 
C)  untreated psychopaths 
D)  treated psychopaths 
E)  offenders who dropped out of the study

Question 20

According to Hare (1993)we are more likely to _____________ than be murdered by a psychopath.

Accepted Answer

A)  lose our life savings to a psychopath 
B)  fall in love with a psychopath 
C)  work with a psychopath 
D)  be tricked by a psychopath 
E)  become friends with a psychopath 
A)  lose our life savings to a psychopath 
B)  fall in love with a psychopath 
C)  work with a psychopath 
D)  be tricked by a psychopath 
E)  become friends with a psychopath

Psychopaths have been called:

Evidence for overkill and enjoyment for hurting the victim was related to:

Name and describe the most widely used assessment tool for measuring psychopathic traits in adults.

The terms "psychopathy" and "sociopathy" are:

If an individual scored between 20 and 30 on the PCL-R,what would we classify them?

According to the Chimpanzee Psychopathy study by Lilienfield et al.(1999):

Psychopaths differ from other offenders in what way?

Which of the following is not a function of the amygdala?

The best research design to determine the extend to which family experiences influence the development of psychopathic traits is:

A diagnosis of psychopathy does fulfill the disease of the mind requirement but it has never fulfilled the second requirement of:

In the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development,_________ of offenders scoring 10 or more on the PCL:SV had been convicted of an offense.

Define psychopathy,Antisocial Personality Disorder,and sociopathy and give three examples of differences between these disorders.

Factor 2 is most strongly related to reoffending,substance abuse,lack of education,and:

Olver and Wong (2009)found that psychopathic offenders who remained in treatment were:

Dogs who display psychopathic traits were:

The PCL-R has been supported by researchers for use with:

Mock jurors are least likely to support the death penalty for which of the following adult offenders?

In Rice,Harris,and Cormier's (1992)study to evaluate treatment outcomes in psychopaths,which group had the highest reoffending rate?

According to Hare (1993)we are more likely to _____________ than be murdered by a psychopath.

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Risk Assessment

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

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Exam 11: Psychopaths

Psychopaths have been called:

Evidence for overkill and enjoyment for hurting the victim was related to:

Name and describe the most widely used assessment tool for measuring psychopathic traits in adults.

The terms "psychopathy" and "sociopathy" are:

If an individual scored between 20 and 30 on the PCL-R,what would we classify them?

According to the Chimpanzee Psychopathy study by Lilienfield et al.(1999):

Psychopaths differ from other offenders in what way?

Which of the following is not a function of the amygdala?

The best research design to determine the extend to which family experiences influence the development of psychopathic traits is:

A diagnosis of psychopathy does fulfill the disease of the mind requirement but it has never fulfilled the second requirement of:

In the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development,_________ of offenders scoring 10 or more on the PCL:SV had been convicted of an offense.

Define psychopathy,Antisocial Personality Disorder,and sociopathy and give three examples of differences between these disorders.

Factor 2 is most strongly related to reoffending,substance abuse,lack of education,and:

Olver and Wong (2009)found that psychopathic offenders who remained in treatment were:

Dogs who display psychopathic traits were:

The PCL-R has been supported by researchers for use with:

Mock jurors are least likely to support the death penalty for which of the following adult offenders?

In Rice,Harris,and Cormier's (1992)study to evaluate treatment outcomes in psychopaths,which group had the highest reoffending rate?

According to Hare (1993)we are more likely to _____________ than be murdered by a psychopath.

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Risk Assessment

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

Filters