Holmes and Holmes Classify Serial Killers into Six Typologies,based on the Explicit

question 5

Essay

Holmes and Holmes classify serial killers into six typologies,based on the explicit or implicit motives of the killer.List and provide a brief overview of each typology.

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Definitions:

Traits

Characteristic features or qualities that define an individual or thing, often used to describe personality.

Enduring Dimensions

Long-lasting aspects or characteristics of an individual's personality or a particular situation.

Psychosocial Development

The process of changes in an individual's psychological and social functioning over the lifespan, based on Erik Erikson's theory.

Erikson's Theory

Erikson's Theory, developed by Erik Erikson, outlines eight stages of psychosocial development that individuals pass through from infancy to late adulthood, each characterized by a specific conflict and potential for growth.