Multiple Choice
Which psychologist is incorrectly matched with their associated theory?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which term is used to describe an individual who kills repeatedly and obsessively?
A
Contract killer
B
Mass murderer
C
Serial killer
D
Spree killer
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definitions of each term related to types of killers in psychology and criminology.
Step 2: Define 'Contract killer' as someone who kills for payment, usually targeting specific individuals, but not necessarily repeatedly or obsessively.
Step 3: Define 'Mass murderer' as an individual who kills multiple people in a single event or short time frame, not spread out over time.
Step 4: Define 'Spree killer' as someone who kills multiple victims in different locations over a short period without a cooling-off period.
Step 5: Define 'Serial killer' as an individual who kills multiple people over an extended period, with a psychological compulsion or obsession, and usually with cooling-off periods between murders.
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