Question 1

Bullied students often become antisocial adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Explain why serial murderers are especially difficult to identify.

Accepted Answer

Serial murderers are especially difficult to identify for several reasons. First, they often have no apparent connection to their victims, making it challenging for investigators to establish a pattern or motive. Additionally, many serial murderers are adept at blending into society and may have no criminal record or history of violence, making them difficult to pinpoint as potential suspects.

Furthermore, serial murderers often choose their victims at random, making it difficult for law enforcement to anticipate their next move or protect potential targets. They may also take great care to cover their tracks, such as disposing of evidence or changing their methods, which can further complicate the investigation.

Moreover, the long periods of time between their crimes and the lack of a clear motive can make it difficult for law enforcement to recognize that a series of seemingly unrelated murders are actually the work of a single individual. This can lead to cases remaining unsolved for years, allowing the perpetrator to continue their crimes unchecked.

Lastly, the psychological complexity of serial murderers, including their ability to manipulate and deceive others, can make it challenging for investigators to identify them. Their ability to appear normal and gain the trust of those around them can make it difficult for law enforcement to recognize them as potential suspects. Overall, these factors contribute to the difficulty in identifying and apprehending serial murderers.

Question 3

Research shows that criminal profiling should be restricted to serial murder and serial sexual assaults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_____ profiling is often used in the search for property offenders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Residential 
B)  Racial 
C)  Geographic 
D)  Equivocal 
E)  Ethnic 
A)  Residential 
B)  Racial 
C)  Geographic 
D)  Equivocal 
E)  Ethnic

Question 5

Psychological profiling is the psychological description of criminal and noncriminal persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List two flaws in modern profiling discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

1) Oversimplification: Modern profiling

Question 7

A serial violent offender who does not specifically search for victims is using which one of which one of Rossmo's four hunting patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poacher 
B)  Scavenger 
C)  Trapper 
D)  Hunter 
E)  Troller 
A)  Poacher 
B)  Scavenger 
C)  Trapper 
D)  Hunter 
E)  Troller

Question 8

Explain why the case of Jack the Ripper is relevant to criminal profiling.

Accepted Answer

The case of Jack the Ripper is relevant

Question 9

A term coined by Havelock Ellis that refers to self-arousal and the self-gratification of sexual arousal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  autoeroticism. 
B)  authochthonous. 
C)  autoplasty. 
D)  autophagy. 
E)  autopagnosia. 
A)  autoeroticism. 
B)  authochthonous. 
C)  autoplasty. 
D)  autophagy. 
E)  autopagnosia.

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of Holmes and DeBurger's (1988) classifications of serial murderers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classic 
B)  Visionary 
C)  Power oriented 
D)  Hedonistic 
E)  Mission-oriented 
A)  Classic 
B)  Visionary 
C)  Power oriented 
D)  Hedonistic 
E)  Mission-oriented

Question 11

The strongest determining factor of victim selection for most serial murders is the _____ of the victim.

Accepted Answer

A)  availability 
B)  appearance 
C)  sexuality 
D)  psychological characteristics 
E)  social isolation 
A)  availability 
B)  appearance 
C)  sexuality 
D)  psychological characteristics 
E)  social isolation

Question 12

Research has found that the two consistent characteristics of school shooters are:

Accepted Answer

A)  cruelty to animals and easy access to weapons. 
B)  desire for revenge and history of drug use. 
C)  interest in unusual hobbies and history of drug use. 
D)  peer rejection and social rejection. 
E)  current depression diagnosis and history of violent behavior. 
A)  cruelty to animals and easy access to weapons. 
B)  desire for revenge and history of drug use. 
C)  interest in unusual hobbies and history of drug use. 
D)  peer rejection and social rejection. 
E)  current depression diagnosis and history of violent behavior.

Question 13

Geographical profiling was initially designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  help investigations of arson. 
B)  help investigations of murder. 
C)  help investigations of rape. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  help investigations of arson. 
B)  help investigations of murder. 
C)  help investigations of rape. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 14

Research by Fox and Levin found that most mass killings are motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  profit. 
B)  fear. 
C)  power. 
D)  anger. 
E)  revenge. 
A)  profit. 
B)  fear. 
C)  power. 
D)  anger. 
E)  revenge.

Question 15

Children are more likely to be victims of violence away from school, as opposed to in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jenkins' 1988 study of serial killers in England found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  serial killers had a long history of violent offenses before caught. 
B)  serial killers began killing at a late age. 
C)  serial killers had extensive juvenile records. 
D)  many were divorced. 
E)  the majority were former police officers. 
A)  serial killers had a long history of violent offenses before caught. 
B)  serial killers began killing at a late age. 
C)  serial killers had extensive juvenile records. 
D)  many were divorced. 
E)  the majority were former police officers.

Question 17

The primary difference between what qualifies as serial murders and what qualifies as mass murders is:

Accepted Answer

A)  premeditation. 
B)  the selection of victims. 
C)  a cooling-off period. 
D)  the number of victims. 
E)  the weapons used. 
A)  premeditation. 
B)  the selection of victims. 
C)  a cooling-off period. 
D)  the number of victims. 
E)  the weapons used.

Question 18

Psychological profiling has its roots in:

Accepted Answer

A)  professional sports. 
B)  psychometrics. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  politics. 
E)  behaviorism. 
A)  professional sports. 
B)  psychometrics. 
C)  psychoanalysis. 
D)  politics. 
E)  behaviorism.

Question 19

Criminal profiling is most often used to determine an offender's specific identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research shows that the majority of school shooters had a history of cruelty to animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Bullied students often become antisocial adults.

Explain why serial murderers are especially difficult to identify.

Research shows that criminal profiling should be restricted to serial murder and serial sexual assaults.

_____ profiling is often used in the search for property offenders.

Psychological profiling is the psychological description of criminal and noncriminal persons.

List two flaws in modern profiling discussed in the text.

A serial violent offender who does not specifically search for victims is using which one of which one of Rossmo's four hunting patterns?

Explain why the case of Jack the Ripper is relevant to criminal profiling.

A term coined by Havelock Ellis that refers to self-arousal and the self-gratification of sexual arousal is:

Which of the following is not one of Holmes and DeBurger's (1988) classifications of serial murderers?

The strongest determining factor of victim selection for most serial murders is the _____ of the victim.

Research has found that the two consistent characteristics of school shooters are:

Geographical profiling was initially designed to:

Research by Fox and Levin found that most mass killings are motivated by:

Children are more likely to be victims of violence away from school, as opposed to in school.

Jenkins' 1988 study of serial killers in England found that:

The primary difference between what qualifies as serial murders and what qualifies as mass murders is:

Psychological profiling has its roots in:

Criminal profiling is most often used to determine an offender's specific identity.

Research shows that the majority of school shooters had a history of cruelty to animals.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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Exam 10: Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Bullied students often become antisocial adults.

Explain why serial murderers are especially difficult to identify.

Research shows that criminal profiling should be restricted to serial murder and serial sexual assaults.

_____ profiling is often used in the search for property offenders.

Psychological profiling is the psychological description of criminal and noncriminal persons.

List two flaws in modern profiling discussed in the text.

A serial violent offender who does not specifically search for victims is using which one of which one of Rossmo's four hunting patterns?

Explain why the case of Jack the Ripper is relevant to criminal profiling.

A term coined by Havelock Ellis that refers to self-arousal and the self-gratification of sexual arousal is:

Which of the following is not one of Holmes and DeBurger's (1988) classifications of serial murderers?

The strongest determining factor of victim selection for most serial murders is the _____ of the victim.

Research has found that the two consistent characteristics of school shooters are:

Geographical profiling was initially designed to:

Research by Fox and Levin found that most mass killings are motivated by:

Children are more likely to be victims of violence away from school, as opposed to in school.

Jenkins' 1988 study of serial killers in England found that:

The primary difference between what qualifies as serial murders and what qualifies as mass murders is:

Psychological profiling has its roots in:

Criminal profiling is most often used to determine an offender's specific identity.

Research shows that the majority of school shooters had a history of cruelty to animals.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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