Exam 11: A: Multiple Murder and Terrorism

A serial killer who murders prostitutes because he believes it is his purpose to rid the world of them would be best categorized as a _____ killer.

According to your text,why would an individual with an antisocial personality get involved in a terrorist group?

Most terrorists are young unmarried males.

Most serial killers are hedonistic-they kill for thrills.

Identify one characteristic that tends to distinguish serial murder from other forms of multiple murders.

Most active terrorist groups in the contemporary United States originated prior to 1960.

Terrorist groups and incidents rose dramatically after the _____,possibly due to a peak in the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

The majority of individuals who join terrorist groups are _____,who see the world in terms of "them" and "us" and have a deep need for acceptance.

According to the diathesis-stress model of serial killing,the combination of a congenital propensity and certain environmental stressors can lead to _____.

Define and describe "terrorism" as a category of crime.What element(s)distinguish terrorism from other forms of violence?

The majority of terrorists are antisocial personalities who hold deeply idealistic beliefs about right and wrong.

As with the majority of serial killers,an individual who kills for the pure thrill of it would be identified as a _____ killer.

Most funding for terrorist groups is obtained through which of the following?

To date,there have not been any serial killers who are female.

In terrorist groups,those categorized as _____ tend to be socially alienated,narcissistic,arrogant,and intelligent,with a deeply idealistic sense of right and wrong.

The _____ model attempts to integrate cultural,developmental,psychological,and biological concepts to explain serial killing.

Terrorism is a tactic used to influence the behavior of others through:

_____ are often driven by a need for belonging and purpose.

Scholars have identified the charismatic leader,antisocial personality,and follower as three typologies of individuals who engage in which crime?

Terrorist acts are distinguished from other forms of crime by the number of people killed,regardless of the motivation of the offenders.