Are Killers Born or Made? Both Quiz

According to the article, what did James Fallon discover about his own brain scan?

• It showed high activity in areas tied to self-control and empathy.

• It showed low activity in areas tied to self-control, empathy, and ethics.

• It was identical to the brain scan of a famous scientist.

• It showed signs of high intelligence but no criminal tendencies.

What conclusion did Fallon reach after learning about his genetic variants and family history?

• He believed genetics alone determine criminal behavior.

• He thought his brain scan was a mistake and ignored the results.

• He decided to become a criminologist to avoid criminal tendencies.

• He realized that his upbringing played a crucial role in preventing criminal behavior.

How does Fallon describe himself, despite not having committed any crimes?

• Aggressive and obnoxiously competitive

• Shy and reserved

• Highly ethical and self-controlled

• Calm and empathetic

What is a “pro-social psychopath” according to Fallon?

• Someone who is empathetic and follows social norms

• Someone who behaves within social norms but isn’t empathetic

• Someone who breaks the law frequently

• Someone who avoids all social interactions

According to Adrian Raine, which of the following is NOT a biological marker for potential criminality?

• Having a high resting heart rate

• Having a mother who smoked and drank during pregnancy

• Having certain gene variants

• Being male

What did Raine’s research suggest about the impact of early childhood separation from parents?

• It has no effect on future personality traits.

• It increases the likelihood of showing psychopathic traits at age 28.

• It guarantees criminal behavior in adulthood.

• It leads to higher intelligence and empathy.

What role did parental behavior play in the development of criminal tendencies, according to the article?

• Devoted and engaged parents reduced the likelihood of criminal tendencies.

• Cold mothers and disengaged fathers reduced criminal tendencies.

• Only fathers’ behavior mattered in preventing criminality.

• Parental behavior had no impact on criminal tendencies.

How did Raine’s own childhood experiences relate to his research findings?

• He was separated from his parents at age 10.

• He had a high resting heart rate as a child.

• He experienced factors like a difficult birth and vitamin deficiency, which are linked to poor self-control.

• He had a perfect childhood and showed no risk factors.

What is the main message of the article regarding the origins of criminal behavior?

• Criminals are only born, not made.

• A loving childhood may prevent would-be killers, even if they have biological risk factors.

• Genetics alone determine criminality.

• Only environmental factors matter in the development of criminal behavior.

How can identical twins raised apart provide insight into the nature vs. nurture debate?

• They demonstrate that genetics is the sole determinant of behavior.

• They prove that identical twins always behave identically.

• They show that environment has no effect on behavior.

• They help to separate the effects of genetics and environment on behavior.