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Dangerous Personalities

An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful Personalities

Joe Navarro

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Dangerous Personalities
Narcissistic Personality+
Emotionally Unstable Personality+
Paranoid Personality+
Predatory Personality+
Multiple Personalities+
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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what key difference distinguishes a narcissistic mind like Jim Jones from a visionary like Walt Disney?
  • A. Disney wanted to spread joy to others, while Jones wanted all the benefits for himself.
  • B. Disney focused on financial success, while Jones focused on spiritual enlightenment.
  • C. Disney relied on corporate investors, whereas Jones funded his projects independently.
  • D. Disney was a paranoid personality, while Jones was purely narcissistic.
Question 2 of 7
How does the famous criminologist Leonard Territo describe emotionally unstable personalities?
  • A. As 'predators hiding in plain sight.'
  • B. As 'victims in search of an oppressor.'
  • C. As 'collectors of broken relationships.'
  • D. As 'masters of emotional manipulation.'
Question 3 of 7
Why are paranoid personalities naturally drawn to hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan or Aryan Nations?
  • A. These groups offer financial support and physical protection from the government.
  • B. These groups provide an environment where their eccentric beliefs and fears are validated without question.
  • C. These groups offer a structured hierarchy that helps them overcome their fear of abandonment.
  • D. These groups allow them to practice their manipulative tendencies on vulnerable members.
Question 4 of 7
What is a defining characteristic of how predatory personalities communicate, as demonstrated by Jack Henry Abbott?
  • A. They use words primarily as tools to manipulate and coerce others into doing their bidding.
  • B. They speak with extreme emotional intensity to intimidate their victims.
  • C. They rely on impulsive, erratic speech patterns that confuse listeners.
  • D. They frequently use self-deprecating language to appear harmless and gain sympathy.
Question 5 of 7
What is the primary danger of 'target fixation' when trying to identify a dangerous personality?
  • A. You might become too paranoid and start seeing threats where none exist.
  • B. You might isolate one personality category so quickly that you miss clues of other dangerous traits.
  • C. You might confront the person too early and trigger a violent response.
  • D. You might focus too much on their past crimes instead of their current behavior.
Question 6 of 7
What important distinction does the author make between being 'nice' and being 'good' when assessing a potential threat?
  • A. Niceness is an inherent personality trait, while goodness is a learned behavior.
  • B. Niceness requires long-term commitment, whereas goodness is shown through temporary actions.
  • C. Dangerous personalities can act nice, but they cannot be good because goodness requires honorable intentions.
  • D. Nice people are usually emotionally unstable, whereas good people have predatory tendencies.
Question 7 of 7
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for protecting yourself once you determine someone is a dangerous personality?
  • A. Attempt to reason with them and explain how their actions affect your emotions.
  • B. Set firm boundaries and do not back down once you have said 'No.'
  • C. Try to rehabilitate them by offering unconditional acceptance and support.
  • D. Monitor their daily activities and confront them publicly about their behavior.

Dangerous Personalities — Full Chapter Overview

Dangerous Personalities Summary & Overview

Dangerous Personalities (2014) is a guide to the dark side of the human psyche. It offers a look inside the minds of some of the world’s most dangerous people, exploring the kinds of personalities that have taken the most lives, as well as taken the biggest toll on society. Learn the traits of serial killers and those who wouldn’t think twice about stealing your life savings. Who knows, you might be able to spot trouble before it has a chance to strike.

Who Should Listen to Dangerous Personalities?

  • Fans of true crime stories
  • Safety conscious people
  • Anyone interested in criminal profiling

About the Author: Joe Navarro

Joe Navarro has over 25 years experience as a criminal profiler for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is also the author of the best-selling book What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People.

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