What Is the Key Difference Between Mass Murder and Serial

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between mass murder and serial murder murder?

• A) Mass murders tend to be committed by teams of offenders whereas serial murders are typically committed by offenders working alone.
• B) Mass murder involves a cooling-off period between offences whereas serial murder does not.
• C) Mass murder involves the killing of at least three people whereas serial murder involves at least six victims.
• D) Mass murder involves the killing of individuals at several locations whereas serial murders tend to occur at the same location.
• E) Mass murder does not involve a cooling-off period between offences whereas serial murder does.

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Definitions:

Extensor

The muscle of a muscle team that extends a part, allowing the joint to straighten.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and is under voluntary control, responsible for movement.

Abduction

The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Sphincter

A circular muscle constricting an opening.