week 7

Question 1

What does Behavioural Consistency Theory suggest about predictors of homicide?

Answer 1

Predictors for violent behavior, such as family violence and peer rejection, also apply to the likelihood of committing homicide.

Question 2

How does Eysenck’s Theory relate to homicidal behavior?

Answer 2

High psychoticism, marked by impulsivity and aggression, correlates with an increased likelihood of committing violent acts.

Question 3

How does family violence affect the risk of homicide?

Answer 3

Exposure to family violence and lack of parental supervision are significant predictors of later homicidal behavior.

Question 4

How does low self-esteem relate to sexual homicide?

Answer 4

Low self-esteem can lead to social isolation and reliance on deviant sexual fantasies, which may contribute to sexual violence.