Myers, in His Study of 16 Juvenile Killers Who Committed

question 21

Multiple Choice

Myers, in his study of 16 juvenile killers who committed sexual homicides, identified four types:

• A)explosive, predatory, revenge, displaced matricide
• B)explosive, predatory, revenge, displaced patricide
• C)calm, predatory, revenge, displaced matricide
• D)explosive, rational, revenge, displaced matricide

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Definitions:

Negative Passion

A strong feeling about an activity or concept that leads to adverse effects on one's well-being or performance.

Fixed Mindset

A belief that abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed traits that cannot be significantly developed.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and resilience, as opposed to being fixed traits.

Right-brained Mindset

A way of thinking that is believed to be more creative, intuitive, and subjective, commonly associated with the brain's right hemisphere.