Question 1

Which of the following is true about serial killers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unable to stop themselves from killing until they are caught or die. 
B)  Most of them travel among several states in their commission of crimes. 
C)  They are motivated by a variety of reasons, including thrill seeking and anger. 
D)  They are indistinguishable from spree and mass murders. 
A)  They are unable to stop themselves from killing until they are caught or die. 
B)  Most of them travel among several states in their commission of crimes. 
C)  They are motivated by a variety of reasons, including thrill seeking and anger. 
D)  They are indistinguishable from spree and mass murders.

Question 2

Compare and contrast spree murder and serial murder.

Accepted Answer

Spree murder and serial murder are both

Question 3

Identify one terrorist group that had originated prior to 1960 and was still active at the turn of the 21ˢᵗ century.

Accepted Answer

Examples:

Question 4

Explain the motivations of individuals engaging in 1)serial killing,and 2)terrorism.Compare and contrast the offenders that engage in these two crimes.

Accepted Answer

The motivations of individuals engaging

Question 5

Most serial killers are out of touch with reality,and are driven to murder due to symptoms of their mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe the relationship between sexual dysfunction and serial murders.

Accepted Answer

Serial killers may have feelin

Question 7

Sometimes terrorist groups end up resembling ordinary criminal organizations hidden behind a thin political veneer,though this does not appear to be the case for _____ groups,whose members often give up more than they gain in material terms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Irish 
B)  Islamic Fundamentalist 
C)  Libyan 
D)  Marxist/Maoist 
A)  Irish 
B)  Islamic Fundamentalist 
C)  Libyan 
D)  Marxist/Maoist

Question 8

In terrorist groups,those categorized as _____ see their involvement in terrorism as posing an opportunity to use force and violence to further their personal goals as well as the goals of the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antisocial personalities 
B)  Charismatic leaders 
C)  Followers 
D)  Hedonists 
A)  Antisocial personalities 
B)  Charismatic leaders 
C)  Followers 
D)  Hedonists

Question 9

The diathesis-stress model attempts to explain terrorist acts through an evolutionary psychology perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ is defined by the FBI as meaning "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce…in furtherance of political or social goals."

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggravated assault 
B)  Forceful intmidation 
C)  Political crime 
D)  Terrorism 
A)  Aggravated assault 
B)  Forceful intmidation 
C)  Political crime 
D)  Terrorism

Question 11

A disgruntled employee opened fire at his job,killing two of his coworkers; not long after,he proceeded home to kill his wife and child.This individual is best identified as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass murderer. 
B)  Sadistic murderer. 
C)  Serial murderer. 
D)  Spree murderer. 
A)  Mass murderer. 
B)  Sadistic murderer. 
C)  Serial murderer. 
D)  Spree murderer.

Question 12

One commonality among all terrorist groups is that they originate in response to some perceived injustice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which theory emphasizes the role of family,pointing to maternal deprivation in childhood as a central influence on serial killers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anomie/Strain 
B)  Differential Association 
C)  Labeling 
D)  Social Control 
A)  Anomie/Strain 
B)  Differential Association 
C)  Labeling 
D)  Social Control

Question 14

Define "serial murder."

Accepted Answer

The killing of three

Question 15

Identify and describe two typologies of serial killers.

Accepted Answer

Examples: Visionary killers are out of t

Question 16

The sniper team of Lee Malvo and John Muhammad serve as an example of _____ murderers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass 
B)  Sadistic 
C)  Serial 
D)  Spree 
A)  Mass 
B)  Sadistic 
C)  Serial 
D)  Spree

Question 17

The FBI's Behavioral Science Unit is well-known for developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  A database to keep track of terrorist groups. 
B)  An investigative technique to track spree murders. 
C)  Methods to profile serial killers and other violent offenders. 
D)  The diathesis-stress model. 
A)  A database to keep track of terrorist groups. 
B)  An investigative technique to track spree murders. 
C)  Methods to profile serial killers and other violent offenders. 
D)  The diathesis-stress model.

Question 18

The FBI's Behavioral Science Unit is credited with developing methods of profiling serial killers and other violent offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The sniper team of Lee Malvo and John Muhammad serve as an example of spree murderers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An upset student opens fire in a school cafeteria,killing eighteen of his classmates.This student is best identified as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass murderer. 
B)  Sadistic murderer. 
C)  Serial murderer. 
D)  Spree murderer. 
A)  Mass murderer. 
B)  Sadistic murderer. 
C)  Serial murderer. 
D)  Spree murderer.

Which of the following is true about serial killers?

Compare and contrast spree murder and serial murder.

Identify one terrorist group that had originated prior to 1960 and was still active at the turn of the 21ˢᵗ century.

Explain the motivations of individuals engaging in 1)serial killing,and 2)terrorism.Compare and contrast the offenders that engage in these two crimes.

Most serial killers are out of touch with reality,and are driven to murder due to symptoms of their mental illness.

Briefly describe the relationship between sexual dysfunction and serial murders.

Sometimes terrorist groups end up resembling ordinary criminal organizations hidden behind a thin political veneer,though this does not appear to be the case for _____ groups,whose members often give up more than they gain in material terms.

In terrorist groups,those categorized as _____ see their involvement in terrorism as posing an opportunity to use force and violence to further their personal goals as well as the goals of the group.

The diathesis-stress model attempts to explain terrorist acts through an evolutionary psychology perspective.

_____ is defined by the FBI as meaning "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce…in furtherance of political or social goals."

A disgruntled employee opened fire at his job,killing two of his coworkers; not long after,he proceeded home to kill his wife and child.This individual is best identified as a:

One commonality among all terrorist groups is that they originate in response to some perceived injustice.

Which theory emphasizes the role of family,pointing to maternal deprivation in childhood as a central influence on serial killers?

Define "serial murder."

Identify and describe two typologies of serial killers.

The sniper team of Lee Malvo and John Muhammad serve as an example of _____ murderers.

The FBI's Behavioral Science Unit is well-known for developing:

The FBI's Behavioral Science Unit is credited with developing methods of profiling serial killers and other violent offenders.

The sniper team of Lee Malvo and John Muhammad serve as an example of spree murderers.

An upset student opens fire in a school cafeteria,killing eighteen of his classmates.This student is best identified as a:

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Critical Theories: Marxist, Conflict, and Feminist

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Exam 11: A: Multiple Murder and Terrorism

Which of the following is true about serial killers?

Compare and contrast spree murder and serial murder.

Identify one terrorist group that had originated prior to 1960 and was still active at the turn of the 21ˢᵗ century.

Explain the motivations of individuals engaging in 1)serial killing,and 2)terrorism.Compare and contrast the offenders that engage in these two crimes.

Most serial killers are out of touch with reality,and are driven to murder due to symptoms of their mental illness.

Briefly describe the relationship between sexual dysfunction and serial murders.

Sometimes terrorist groups end up resembling ordinary criminal organizations hidden behind a thin political veneer,though this does not appear to be the case for _____ groups,whose members often give up more than they gain in material terms.

In terrorist groups,those categorized as _____ see their involvement in terrorism as posing an opportunity to use force and violence to further their personal goals as well as the goals of the group.

The diathesis-stress model attempts to explain terrorist acts through an evolutionary psychology perspective.

_____ is defined by the FBI as meaning "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce…in furtherance of political or social goals."

A disgruntled employee opened fire at his job,killing two of his coworkers; not long after,he proceeded home to kill his wife and child.This individual is best identified as a:

One commonality among all terrorist groups is that they originate in response to some perceived injustice.

Which theory emphasizes the role of family,pointing to maternal deprivation in childhood as a central influence on serial killers?

Define "serial murder."

Identify and describe two typologies of serial killers.

The sniper team of Lee Malvo and John Muhammad serve as an example of _____ murderers.

The FBI's Behavioral Science Unit is well-known for developing:

The FBI's Behavioral Science Unit is credited with developing methods of profiling serial killers and other violent offenders.

The sniper team of Lee Malvo and John Muhammad serve as an example of spree murderers.

An upset student opens fire in a school cafeteria,killing eighteen of his classmates.This student is best identified as a:

Introduction and Overview of Crime and Criminology

Measuring Crime and Criminal Behavior

The Early Schools of Criminology and Modern Counterparts

Social Structural Theories

Social Process Theories

Critical Theories: Marxist, Conflict, and Feminist

Psychosocial Theories: Individual Traits and Criminal Behavior

Biosocial Approaches

Developmental Theories: From Delinquency to Crime to Desistance

Violent Crimes

Property Crimes

Public Order Crime

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Victimology: Exploring the Experience of Victimization

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