An Individual Engages in Four Murders Over the Period of Several

question 48

Multiple Choice

An individual engages in four murders over the period of several years; this individual is best identified as a:

• A) Mass murderer.
• B) Sadistic murderer.
• C) Serial murderer.
• D) Spree murderer.

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Definitions:

Law Of Effect

Thorndike’s principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely.

Biological Predispositions

Innate tendencies or genetic influences that predispose individuals to certain behaviors, diseases, or psychological disorders.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement of the behavior or associations that are learned until there is an incentive to demonstrate it.

Conditioned Reinforcement

A process where a stimulus strengthens a behavior because it is associated with a primary reinforcer.