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Q: The behavior of the psychopath appears to be primarily an attempt to A) receive sexual satisfaction. B) obtain adequate stimulation. C) relive his or her childhood. D) avoid punishment.

Q: Several studies have found a strong association between animal cruelty and violent behavior.

Q: Recent research indicates that an unknown number of youth experiment with drugs but do not continue with regular use. This process is called A) experimental substance use. B) adolescent drug experimentation. C) gateway drug curiosity. D) curiosity substance abuse.

Q: Terrorism today offers a much greater threat of violence to the world than ever before due to ________.

Q: Robert Hare's research focuses on the ________ of the psychopath. A) family background B) neurological features C) socioeconomic status D) antisocial tendencies

Q: Affective empathy usually develops in middle adulthood.

Q: Methylphenidate is also known as A) Ritalin. B) ephedrine. C) cocaine. D) Ativan.

Q: The aim of terrorism is to create ________ in a civilian population.

Q: Those psychopaths who commit antisocial or violent acts because of severe emotional problems or inner conflicts are referred to as A) primary psychopaths. B) mentally disordered psychopaths. C) secondary psychopaths. D) psychotic psychopaths.

Q: Parental alcoholism and depression elevate a child's risk of engaging in antisocial behavior.

Q: A condition where persistent use of a drug significantly diminishes the effects of a drug is called A) dependence. B) tolerance. C) habituation. D) addiction.

Q: The attacks on September 11, 2001 marked a radical shift in U.S. connection to terrorism.

Q: Quay has said that psychopaths "know the words but not the music" in reference to their lack of real emotion. This is also known as A) tone deafness. B) emotional vacuity. C) pathological deficiency. D) semantic aphasia.

Q: ADHD is currently the leading psychological diagnosis for American children.

Q: The most heavily used illegal narcotic in the United States is A) cocaine. B) marijuana. C) heroin. D) crack.

Q: By definition, an individual who terrorizes is a terrorist.

Q: The Psychopathy Checklist was specifically designed to identify A) secondary psychopaths. B) potential psychopaths during childhood. C) only those psychopaths who engage in violent or sadistic acts. D) psychopaths in male prison populations.

Q: Research on IQ and delinquency has not supported the relationship between the two.

Q: Which is not one of the four categories of drugs reported to the Department of Justice? A) Opium B) Synthetic narcotics C) Dangerous nonnarcotics D) Alcohol

Q: Research shows that an aggressive military approach is the most effective method of ending international terrorism.

Q: Currently, Hare's PCL-R is the best measure available of identifying criminal psychopaths. According to Hare, what score must a person receive on this scale to be considered a criminal psychopath? A) 20 B) 25 C) 22 D) 30

Q: Compared to children from higher socioeconomic status, children from lower socioeconomic status are more likely to be represented in crime statistics.

Q: Some experts regard ________ as the most addictive drug available on the street, but other experts have questioned this assumption in recent years. A) crack B) heroin C) dexedrine D) PCP

Q: Peer influence is often the primary reason for joining a terrorist group.

Q: Which individual was not mentioned in the chapter as a likely example of a psychopath? A) Faye Ellen Simpson B) Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr. C) Charles Manson D) Hannibal Lechter

Q: It is rare for an individual to possess both affective and cognitive empathy.

Q: Consuming five or more drinks within a very brief period of time or on one occasion is known as A) alcohol abuse. B) tranquilizing effect. C) alcoholism. D) binge drinking.

Q: Al-Qaeda would be considered a cohesive group with loyal members.

Q: According to Cleckley, which absolute unchanging characteristic is always present in the psychopath? A) Egocentricity B) Lack of remorse C) Impulsivity D) Pathological lying

Q: All criminal behavior has its origins in childhood.

Q: Heroin is usually classified as a A) semi-synthetic narcotic. B) synthetic narcotic. C) pseudo-narcotic. D) polymorphous substance.

Q: Lone wolf terrorists are more likely to be mentally disturbed than other terrorists.

Q: Primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial behavior are called ________ psychopaths. A) heinous B) criminal C) secondary D) callous

Q: The cause of ADHD is unknown.

Q: Which of the following effects is produced by narcotics? A) Hyperactivity B) Sleepiness C) Restlessness D) Elation

Q: The primary similarity between terrorists and other violent offenders is their history of antisocial behavior.

Q: According to Robert Hare, antisocial individuals who display aggressive behavior learned from their subculture are ________ psychopaths. A) secondary B) neurotic C) symptomatic D) dissocial

Q: IQ refers to a broad, all-encompassing ability.

Q: Which of the following statements is supported in the text? A) Cocaine is a synthetic compound. B) Cocaine taken orally is poorly absorbed by the body. C) Cocaine tends to be less expensive than the amphetamines. D) Cocaine often produces paranoia in those who use it.

Q: All terrorist activities are criminal.

Q: All of the following are characteristic of the psychopath except A) superficial charm. B) extreme self-centeredness. C) worry and anxiety about the future. D) irresponsibility.

Q: Which factor is associated with a high probability of delinquent behavior in high school? A) Parental divorce B) Lower socioeconomic class C) Rejection by peers in elementary school D) Below average intelligence

Q: Cocaine is typically classified as a central nervous system A) hallucinogen. B) opiate-narcotic. C) depressant. D) stimulant.

Q: The developmental histories of most terrorists are fraught with mental instability and antisocial behavior.

Q: The primary psychopath is also known as a A) neurotic. B) violent criminal. C) submissive. D) true psychopath.

Q: Which statement is correct? A) The exact nature of the relationship between poverty and violence is not well understood. B) It is quite clear that poverty is the major cause of crime and delinquency. C) Poverty does not appear to be a risk factor in the development of crime. D) The current research suggests that there is no relationship between poverty and crime.

Q: At high doses of more than 4 ounces, alcohol acts as a A) depressant. B) stimulant. C) motivator. D) hallucinogen.

Q: In general, terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Q: The core factors of psychopathy have been identified by a statistical method called A) regression analysis. B) multi-analysis. C) analysis of variance. D) factor analysis.

Q: Which disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of angry outbursts, arguments, vindictiveness, resentment, and disobedience? A) Oppositional defiant disorder B) Cognitive dissonance C) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder D) Conduct disorder

Q: What occurs when the user ingests cocaine and alcohol at the same time? A) The body begins to have auditory hallucinations. B) The body converts the drugs to the toxic substance cocethylene. C) The body reacts with concomitant hyper-alertness. D) The body begins the flash.

Q: Which one of Bandura's strategies of disengagement is most apparent in incidents of group violence? A) Advantageous comparison B) Cognitive restructuring C) Dehumanization D) Diffusion of responsibility

Q: Why is it so difficult to gather complete data on the national incidence of juvenile delinquency?

Q: The ability to understand another's emotions is called A) cognitive empathy. B) learned helplessness. C) affective empathy. D) personal efficacy.

Q: Following a "run" of speed, the person often feels A) violent. B) deeply depressed. C) hyperactive. D) uncharacteristically paranoid.

Q: An individual in Kohlberg's late preconventional stage would likely be focused on A) avoiding punishment. B) satisfying his/her own needs. C) self-chosen, consistent ethical principles. D) conformity and others' approval.

Q: Discuss the argument for and against removing status offenses from state juvenile courts. What is your opinion on this issue?

Q: ADHD frequently co-occurs with which diagnostic category? A) Mental disorder B) Conduct disorder C) Status offenses D) Psychopathy

Q: The drug which has shown the strongest relationship to criminal behavior, especially violent behavior, is A) alcohol. B) heroin. C) cocaine. D) marijuana.

Q: The anthrax scare of 2001 is considered an act of A) nuclear terrorism. B) ABC terrorism. C) international terrorism. D) bioterrorism.

Q: Compare and contrast Moffitt's Developmental Theory with Patterson's Coercion Theory.

Q: Research indicates that parental monitoring is especially important during A) preschool. B) the elementary school years. C) infancy. D) the middle school years.

Q: Available evidence on cannabis indicates A) a moderate relationship between cannabis and crime. B) a strong relationship between cannabis usage and crime. C) no significant relationship between cannabis and crime. D) a weak, but significant relationship between cannabis and crime.

Q: The textbook states that domestic terrorism A) does not exist. B) is more violent than international terrorism. C) can be understood in much the same way as international terrorism. D) involves radically different psychological principles than international terrorism.

Q: Describe the characteristics of Multisystemic therapy. Summarize the research findings about the program's success.

Q: A mother who feels helpless that her 12-year-old son is using marijuana and therefore allows the behavior to continue is exhibiting A) intermittent punishment. B) an authoritative parenting style. C) internal locust of control. D) a lax style of parenting.

Q: The psychoactive properties of marijuana are found principally in the A) resin of the plant. B) stem of the plant. C) stasis of the plant. D) flowers of the plant.

Q: In 1846, Henry David Thoreau refused to pay six years of delinquent taxes in opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery. Thoreau was engaging in A) moral conformism. B) anarchal passivity. C) civil disobedience. D) moral righteousness.

Q: Briefly describe the three categories of prevention and treatment programs and give an example of each.

Q: According to attachment theory, infants who cling anxiously to their mother without much exploration when placed in new environments are displaying A) intimacy avoidance. B) minimal exploration. C) clinging reaction. D) anxious/ambivalent attachment.

Q: When an individual exhibits a progressively decreased responsiveness to a drug, this phenomenon is called A) dependence. B) psychosocial adaptation. C) abuse. D) tolerance.

Q: Eric Rudolph is presented in the text as an example of a A) charismatic leader. B) school shooter. C) religious radical. D) lone wolf terrorist.

Q: Prevention and treatment programs have shifted from focusing on reducing risk factors to emphasizing ________ factors.

Q: One of the strongest predictors of later antisocial behavior is A) peer rejection. B) lack of interests or hobbies. C) dysfunctional family dynamics. D) excessive television viewing.

Q: LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, marijuana, and hashish are classified as A) stimulants. B) opiate narcotics. C) sedative-hypnotics. D) hallucinogens.

Q: Which of the following is a characteristic of Staub's terrorist groups? A) Hierarchal submission B) Superiority complex C) Equality D) Cultrual devaluation

Q: Some researchers recommend that prevention preferably begin no later in life than ________ grade.

Q: Which statement accurately reflects research findings on intelligence and delinquency? A) The little variability among average IQ scores of racial and ethnic groups suggests no relationship between intelligence and delinquency. B) There is no evidence that, as a group, delinquents score lower on standard intelligence tests than nondelinquents. C) As a group, delinquents are less intelligent than nondelinquents. D) There is an inverse relationship between IQ scores and the tendency toward delinquency.

Q: Compare and contrast cyberstalking and cyberbullying. How do you think these crimes differ from bullying and stalking?

Q: Some terrorists convince themselves that their actions are socially worthy and have an ultimate moral purpose. This process is called A) social absolutism. B) moral consistency. C) social determinism. D) moral justification.