Serial Killers: Personality Traits

Research Paper # 45393

Criminology > Public and Crime
Psychology > Behaviorism
Psychology > Disorders

An overview of personality traits of serial killers based on interviews and research.

6,199 words () | 12 sources | MLA | 2003 United States

Paper Summary:

This research project is based on case studies that were already conducted by other people. The case studies consist of interviews with the serial killer, a review of the court proceedings, and an evaluation of psychiatric exams. After reviewing the literature, a hypothesis is developed. The hypothesis that is evaluated in this project is that serial killers hold some traits that are common among all of them. By analyzing the data, the writer determines if the hypothesis is correct.

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"When identifying potential future serial killers, looking towards the business world may be an option. Psychopaths often make successful businessmen or world leaders. These businessmen can "kill" in other ways, through business deals for example. Not all psychopaths are motivated to kill, but if these certain individuals have had their share of perceived injustices and rejection, murder might seem like a natural choice to make."

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APA Citation:

Serial Killers: Personality Traits (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Serial-Killers-Personality-Traits/45393

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"Serial Killers: Personality Traits" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Serial-Killers-Personality-Traits/45393>