... money. (Carson, Butcher, Mineka) While Donald was in prison he took part in a psychological study as a subject. After he was released he applied for admission to a university, claiming that he had been a colleague of the researcher. (Carson, Butcher, Mineka) Donald was the youngest of three boys, born to a father who was moody and drank heavily and a mother who tried to please her husband and "preserve family harmony" (Carson, Butcher, Mineka:361). When Donald and his brothers got into trouble, their mother would threaten to tell their father, but often decided not to because she did not want to upset him. When he was informed he would either physically abuse the boys or administer a verbal reprimand, ranging from mild to severe. (Carson, Butcher, Mineka) Donald was a difficult child, and tried to cover up his behavior with temper tantrums, elaborate lies, blame shifting, and faking feelings of remorse ...

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