Deck 11: A: Multiple Murder and Terrorism

Question 1

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

A) Charisma.
B) Intimidation.
C) Psychopathology.
D) Rewards.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

A) Assault
B) Rape
C) Serial Murder
D) Terrorism

Question 5

An individual engages in four murders over the period of several years; this individual is best identified as a:

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

Question 6

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.

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

Question 7

One commonality that can be identified among terrorist groups is that they all originated in:

A) The Middle East.
B) Response to some perceived injustice.
C) The early 20th century.
D) Various religious sects.

Question 8

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

A) Criminal activities
B) Government sources
C) Legitimate businesses
D) Private sympathizers

Question 9

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.

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

Question 10

A severely schizophrenic individual begins to engage in murders after he begins to hear voices in his head that are urging him to do so; this would be best categorized as a _____ killer.

A) Hedonistic
B) Mission-oriented
C) Power/control
D) Visionary

Question 11

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

A) Mass murderers
B) Serial killers
C) Spree murderers
D) Terrorists

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

A) Hedonistic
B) Mission-oriented
C) Power/control
D) Visionary

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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:

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

Question 17

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.

A) Hedonistic
B) Mission-oriented
C) Power/control
D) Visionary

Question 18

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

A) 1920s
B) 1940s
C) 1960s
D) 1980s

Question 19

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.

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

Question 20

Which of the following is true about serial killers?

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 21

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

Question 22

Most terrorists are young unmarried males.

Question 23

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

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 24

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

Question 25

The earliest known terrorist group was:

A) Al-Qaeda
B) The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood
C) Ismailis
D) Sicarrii

Question 26

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

A) Difficulty forming social bonds with motherly figures
B) Iron deficiencies that render them more susceptible to violent behavior.
C) Self-esteem, self-control, and sexual dysfunction problems
D) The uncomfortable combination of high aspirations and low social standing

Question 27

To date,all known serial killers have been white males.

Question 28

Terrorist groups often go out of their way to recruit those with signs of mental instability.

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

Most serial killers:

A) Are dysfunctional loners.
B) Are white females.
C) Cannot stop killing until they are caught or they die.
D) Plan their crimes carefully to avoid detection.

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

Most serial killers are hedonistic-they kill for thrills.

Question 35

The September 11ᵗʰ attack in the U.S.was the deadliest terrorist attack in history.

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

A) Diathesis-stress
B) Evolutionary psychology
C) Mission-oriented
D) Social learning

Question 39

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

Question 40

A mass murder is defined as the killing of several victims in three or more separate incidents over weeks,months,or even years.

Question 41

Identify and describe two typologies of serial killers.

Question 42

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

Question 43

Define "serial murder."

Question 44

Compare and contrast spree murder and serial murder.

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

Briefly describe the diathesis-stress model of serial killing.

Question 49

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

Question 50

Briefly describe the relationship between sexual dysfunction and serial murders.