Practice Quiz: Chapter 11

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. Homicides in Canada are often characterized by which of the following?

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. According to Megargee (1966), which of the following is accurate about people exhibiting a personality characterized by undercontrolled hostility?

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. Patterns of homicide typically reflect reactive forms of violence. Which psychological ability or skill has been linked to reactive violence?

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. Which term refers to the killing of a child who is older than 24 hours?

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. Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a former nurse, confessed to kill eight senior residents of assisted living facilities that were in her care. The murders were committed between August 2007 and August 2014 at different facilities. Which term most accurately characterizes Wettlaufer?

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. Male serial killers are commonly motivated by which of the following?

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. Contract killer Richard Kuklinski, also known as The Iceman, claimed to have murdered over 200 people out of pursuit for wealth. He would best illustrate which of the following types of serial killers?

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. The MacDonald triad is comprised of which of the following?

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. You are invited to a weekend retreat by a suspected cult. When you first arrive at the retreat you are immediately surrounded by longtime members who proceed to shower you with affection and compliments, making you feel very welcome and appreciated. Which term refers to this recruitment technique?

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. A serial killer who targets young urban professional males has selected a potential victim. He follows his victim to a bar after work, sits next to him at the bar, and briefly speaks with him while having a drink. He does not attempt to abduct or kill him, but leaves shortly after finishing his drink. At which phase of the addiction model of serial homicide is this hypothetical serial killer?

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