Serial Killers
Essays

This paper will investigate the six main theoretical approaches to personality theory: classical psychoanalytical, contemporary psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanist-existential, narrative, and psychometric/descriptive. To do so, it will focus on the primary works of those who are generally considered to be founders or leaders of each field. In addition, the paper will attempt to give historical perspective to each of the personality theories.

Erik Larson's the Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness in the Fair that Changed America

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines a video game as an electronic game that is played on a video screen and often emphasizes fast action ("Video games"). Computer games are also referred to as video games and…

The public and the media have long had a morbid fascination with serial killers. While it is unknown what exact characteristics determine an individual's predilection towards serial killing and mass murder, there have…

¶ … Biological, Biosocial, Classical Theories

¶ … social structure that help to explain crime.

¶ … Psychology of Serial Killers: Brain Wiring or Lack of Conscience?

This research attempts to examine three hypotheses related to the decriminalization or legalization of prostitution in the state of California: it is wasteful to attempt to fight prostitution as a crime; legalization…

The term 'serial killer' has become part of modern vocabulary and has also become a dominant theme in films, media and literature. There are many definitions of this term. A common and often-used definition is as…

An Psychoanalysis of Australian Serial Murderers and their Modus Operandi