Unit 6 Learning Objectives Flashcards
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What are lust murders?
Lust murders are sexually motivated killings where the perpetrator derives sexual gratification from the act of murder itself, often involving torture, mutilation, or necrophilia.
What characterizes serial homicides related to sex?
Serial homicides related to sex often involve patterns such as fantasy-driven planning, ritualism, trophies, and increasing violence over time.
Who are examples of lust killers?
Examples include Angel Resendiz, Ottis Toole, Douglas Clark, Jerry Brudos, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy.
How are female serial killers different from males?
Female serial killers are rarer, more complexly motivated, and often kill for reasons like comfort or revenge rather than sex.
Who are examples of female serial killers?
Carol Bundy and Aileen Wuornos are two known female serial killers motivated by sexual and personal reasons.
How many women have been raped according to Spitzberg (1999)?
About 13% of women have been raped sometime during their lifetimes.
What does the Bureau of Justice Statistics report on rape rates?
Rape rates dropped from 2.2 per 100,000 in 1991 to 0.9 per 100,000 in 2004.
How common is campus rape?
25% of college women have been victims of rape or attempted rape, and 84% knew their attacker.
Is rape caused by uncontrollable sex drive?
No, this is a myth. Rape is about violence, not uncontrollable sexual urges.
Do women falsely cry rape often?
False rape reports occur, but it is a myth that most rape accusations are false.
Can any woman resist rape if she really wants to?
This is a myth; physical strength and surprise often leave victims powerless.
Are most rapes committed by strangers?
No, most rapists are known to their victims, such as friends or partners.
Why do many rape victims not report the crime?
Reasons include fear of reprisal, shame, not wanting others to know, and lack of confidence in the justice system.
What is a major barrier to reporting marital rape?
Fear of more violence, losing children, or still loving the partner-rapist.
What is a power reassurance rapist?
A rapist who commits the act to feel important, uses minimal force, and may contact victims afterward.
What is an anger retaliation rapist?
A rapist who uses the act to express anger and hurt the victim, often involving excessive violence.
What is a power assertive rapist?
A rapist who rapes to express dominance and virility, with impulsive and selfish behavior.
What is a sadistic rapist?
A rapist who eroticizes aggression, uses torture and ritual, and may eventually kill victims.
What are common childhood traits of rapists?
Many rapists experienced abuse, have hostile relationships with maternal figures, and lack paternal support.
What influences the development of a rapist?
Factors include physical abuse, exposure to sexual violence, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
