Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is a tactic that uses violence and intimidation to achieve a political, religious, or ideological goal. It aims to instill fear in its targets and spectators and, ultimately, to influence their behavior. Charisma and rewards are not typically associated with terrorism, and while some terrorists may have psychopathological traits, it is not a defining characteristic of the tactic itself.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Social Control theory emphasizes the role of family and suggests that maternal deprivation in childhood can lead to a lack of social bonds, which may influence deviant behavior such as serial killing.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scholars have identified the charismatic leader, antisocial personality, and follower as typologies of individuals who engage in terrorism. These individuals may be attracted to extremist ideologies and use violence to further their goals or beliefs. The charismatic leader may be able to inspire followers to engage in terrorist activities, while the antisocial personality may lack empathy and be more willing to engage in violent behavior. The follower may be vulnerable to manipulation and coercion by the leader.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The individual's pattern of committing multiple murders over a period of time indicates that they are a serial murderer. A mass murderer typically commits multiple murders in a single location and time, a sadistic murderer enjoys inflicting pain and suffering on their victims, and a spree murderer commits multiple murders in a short period, typically in different locations.

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.

Accepted Answer

The majority of individuals who join terrorist groups are followers who need acceptance and see the world in terms of “them” and “us.” They are often vulnerable individuals who are looking for a sense of belonging and purpose. While charismatic leaders may be involved in recruiting and radicalizing individuals, they do not make up the majority of those who join these groups. Antisocial personalities and hedonists are not likely to join terrorist groups as their motivations and values do not align with those of the group.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

While some terrorist groups may have originated in the Middle East or from various religious sects, the most common thread among them is the response to some perceived injustice. This injustice could be political, economic, or social in nature, but it is usually what motivates these groups to carry out acts of violence.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Most funding for terrorist groups is obtained through criminal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and extortion. Private sympathizers may also contribute, but usually through illegal means. Government sources and legitimate businesses are unlikely to fund terrorist groups for obvious reasons.

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.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "hidden behind a thin political veneer" suggests that the group is using political rhetoric to justify criminal activity. This is often the case with groups like the Irish Republican Army or drug cartels. However, the rest of the sentence emphasizes that members of the group "often give up more than they gain in material terms," suggesting that they are not primarily motivated by financial gain or power, but by ideology or religion. This is a common characteristic of Islamic Fundamentalist groups.

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.

Accepted Answer

The individual who hears voices in his head that are urging him to commit murders falls under the category of a visionary killer. Visionary killers are those who experience auditory or visual hallucinations, and these hallucinations instruct them to commit violent acts. They often believe that their actions are necessary to appease or fulfill a higher power or to protect themselves or others.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Terrorists are often driven by a need for belonging and purpose, as they believe they are fighting for a larger cause or ideology.

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.

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders in terrorist groups often exhibit traits such as social alienation, narcissism, arrogance, and intelligence, coupled with a strong idealistic sense of right and wrong, which helps them influence and lead others.

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."

Accepted Answer

The definition given in the question matches exactly with the definition of terrorism provided by the FBI, which makes option D the correct answer. Option A refers to a particular type of violent crime, while option B is not a commonly used term in criminology. Option C is too vague and could refer to a variety of different crimes motivated by political ideologies.

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.

Accepted Answer

A hedonistic killer is someone who kills for the pleasure and thrill of it. They may derive pleasure from the act of killing itself or from the violence and suffering they inflict on their victims. This is in contrast to mission-oriented killers who believe they are fulfilling some higher purpose, power/control killers who seek to establish dominance over their victims, and visionary killers who believe they are carrying out a grand plan or mission.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The best identification of the student who opened fire in the school cafeteria and killed eighteen of his classmates is a mass murderer. Mass murderers are individuals who kill multiple people in a single incident. In this case, the act of the student killing eighteen of his classmates in a single event classifies him as a mass 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:

Accepted Answer

The individual in this scenario is best identified as a spree murderer. A spree murderer is someone who kills two or more victims in different locations with no cooling-off period in between. In this case, the perpetrator killed two coworkers at his job and then went to his home to kill his wife and child, all within a short time frame. This is different from a mass murderer, who kills multiple victims in one location at the same time, a sadistic murderer, who derives pleasure from the infliction of pain, or a serial murderer, who kills multiple victims over an extended period of time with a cooling-off period in between.

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.

Accepted Answer

A mission-oriented killer carries out their crimes due to a deeply ingrained belief or mission they have convinced themselves is necessary to fulfill. In this case, the killer's belief that prostitutes are something that should be eradicated from the world is their mission. Hedonistic killers murder for the pleasure of it, power/control killers kill to exert power over their victims, and visionary killers commit crimes due to delusional beliefs or visions they have experienced.

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrorist groups and incidents rose dramatically after...

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.

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personalities are individuals who lack empathy and have a disregard for others' rights and feelings. They often see their involvement in terrorism as an opportunity to fulfill their own personal goals, such as gaining power and control, without concern for the harm they may cause to others.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about serial killers?

Accepted Answer

Serial killers are motivated by a range of factors, including the thrill of the kill, the desire for power or control, and anger or revenge. They may also have specific fantasies or fetishes that they act out through their killings.

B and D are incorrect because not all serial killers travel among multiple states and they are different from spree and mass murderers in terms of their patterns of behavior and motivation.

A is also incorrect because while some serial killers continue to kill until they are caught or die, others may stop for a period of time or change their patterns of behavior.

Quiz 11: A: Multiple Murder and Terrorism