What are the similarities and differences between serial killers and mass murderers? Why do each of these groups present such a potential danger to society?
What will be an ideal response?
Serial killer and mass murderers both kill multiple victims. Serial killers commit independent acts where they kill one or two victims at a time over an extended period and often do so for some ritualistic purpose, such as to rid the world of prostitutes. Mass murderers kill multiple victims but do so at the same time. Both types of killers pose unique threats to the public. Serial killers may be very charming and charismatic and show no visible sign of their potential as victimizers. Ted Bundy is an example of such an individual. Mass murderers often "snap" and react in a violent rage of killing co-workers, family members, or others with whom they regularly interact. They do so without warning and the ultimate cause of their provocation may be distantly removed from the actual act.
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A. oligarchy B. monarchy C. democracy D. liberal society
Which of the following is one of the four kinds of self-disclosure?
A. sharing of needs B. sharing of fantasies C. sharing of emotions D. All of these answers are correct.
The socialization of children into following schedules and obeying authorities in order to prepare them to be future employees is an example of
a. a materialist conception of history. b. a latent function of the educational system. c. macrosociology. d. a manifest function of the educational system.
The 1973 Supreme Court decision of ________ reaffirmed the position that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment.
A. Roth v. the United States B. Frank v. Waters C. Miller v. California D. Savage v. Ellam