Five types of stalkers were identified in this chapter. Identify and discuss the five types of stalkers

What will be an ideal response?


Answer (should include points such as):

Rejected stalkers who pursue their victims to reverse, correct, or avenge a felt rejection (for example, divorce, separation, or termination).
Intimacy-seeking stalkers who want to establish an intimate, loving relationship with their victims and may see the victim as a soul mate.
Incompetent suitors who have a romantic or sexual interest in their victims despite having poor social or courting skills.
Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers who act out of a sense of wrong or a grievance against their victims and whose intent is generally to frighten and distress the victim.
Predatory stalkers who spy on their victims in preparation for attacks, which are usually sexual in nature.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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