Homicide and Serial Killers

These flashcards cover key concepts related to homicide, types of murder, and personality types associated with aggression.

Homicide

The intentional killing of another person.

Filicide

The act of a parent killing their child.

Neocide

The act of killing a newborn within 24 hours after birth.

Infanticide

The act of killing an infant older than 24 hours.

Parricide

The murder of a parent by their child.

Mass Murder

The killing of 4 or more people at one location.

Serial Murder

Multiple murders of at least 2 victims at different times, usually involving a cooling-off period.

Organized Killer

A serial killer who is intelligent, emotionally controlled, and able to maintain a facade of normalcy.

Disorganized Killer

A serial killer who is socially inept, below average IQ, and whose murders tend to be spontaneous.

MacDonald Triad

A set of three behavioral problems: fire setting, cruelty to animals, and bedwetting; often observed in violent offenders.

Overcontrolled Hostility Scale (O-H)

A scale used to identify individuals with signs of overcontrolling emotional responses.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness and high energy.

Introversion

A personality trait characterized by being reserved and focused on inner thoughts.

Reactive Violence

Aggressive behavior that is impulsive, often in response to a perceived threat or provocation.

Paraphilic Disorder

A condition characterized by atypical sexual interests, including violent or non-consensual activities.