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What was the most significant impact of the explosions caused by the 'Mad Bomber'?
What was the most significant impact of the explosions caused by the 'Mad Bomber'?
- Forcing the police to enhance their forensic science capabilities.
- Causing material damages and injuring six people at the Paramount Theater.
- Killing multiple people in train stations and phone booths.
- Creating panic and fear among the citizens of New York. (correct)
Why was the 'Mad Bomber' given that specific label by the newspapers?
Why was the 'Mad Bomber' given that specific label by the newspapers?
- As a result of his requests and letters sent to newspapers. (correct)
- Due to his association with the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn.
- For attacking the Edison Company buildings.
- Because of the injuries inflicted during the explosions.
How did the police chiefs initially respond to the bombings?
How did the police chiefs initially respond to the bombings?
- By being ultimately ineffective in capturing the bomber. (correct)
- By boosting their forensic science capabilities.
- By intensifying security in train stations and phone booths.
- By collaborating with the most important newspapers.
What additional action did the 'Mad Bomber' take apart from planting bombs?
What additional action did the 'Mad Bomber' take apart from planting bombs?
How did the citizens of New York feel while waiting for public transportation or attending entertainment venues?
How did the citizens of New York feel while waiting for public transportation or attending entertainment venues?
Why did the police have limited success in capturing 'the Mad Bomber'?
Why did the police have limited success in capturing 'the Mad Bomber'?
What did Brussel have to do in order to reach the same result?
What did Brussel have to do in order to reach the same result?
What did the investigators provide to Brussel to help with his diagnosis?
What did the investigators provide to Brussel to help with his diagnosis?
How did Brussel interpret the photographs and letters provided to him?
How did Brussel interpret the photographs and letters provided to him?
What was the purpose of offering all the information to the investigators?
What was the purpose of offering all the information to the investigators?
What did Brussel focus on when trying to draw a profile of characteristics?
What did Brussel focus on when trying to draw a profile of characteristics?
What did Brussel rely on to understand his patient's characteristics and behavior?
What did Brussel rely on to understand his patient's characteristics and behavior?
What distinguishes ritual behaviors from other behaviors in the context of crime scenes?
What distinguishes ritual behaviors from other behaviors in the context of crime scenes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ritual behaviors according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ritual behaviors according to the text?
Why are excessive violence, brutality, and a large number of injuries or wounds considered as ritual behaviors?
Why are excessive violence, brutality, and a large number of injuries or wounds considered as ritual behaviors?
What purpose do ritual behaviors serve in understanding crimes, according to the text?
What purpose do ritual behaviors serve in understanding crimes, according to the text?
In what form do most ritual behaviors materialize at crime scenes?
In what form do most ritual behaviors materialize at crime scenes?
How do ritual behaviors aid in profiling criminals according to the text?
How do ritual behaviors aid in profiling criminals according to the text?
What is an important factor that may influence an offender's choice of victim?
What is an important factor that may influence an offender's choice of victim?
What may lead to an individual becoming a victim for a killer without a conscious plan or fantasy?
What may lead to an individual becoming a victim for a killer without a conscious plan or fantasy?
In what way did one killer justify their actions based on their perception of unfair treatment?
In what way did one killer justify their actions based on their perception of unfair treatment?
What might motivate an offender to select victims based on certain criteria?
What might motivate an offender to select victims based on certain criteria?
What can make capturing an aggressor who selects victims based solely on opportunity more challenging?
What can make capturing an aggressor who selects victims based solely on opportunity more challenging?
Why is it important to analyze the selection criteria used by offenders when targeting victims?
Why is it important to analyze the selection criteria used by offenders when targeting victims?
What is one of the main purposes of reconstructing the last 24 hours of the victim's activities?
What is one of the main purposes of reconstructing the last 24 hours of the victim's activities?
Why is it essential to assess if there are any unusual facts or circumstances in the victim's 24-hour timeline?
Why is it essential to assess if there are any unusual facts or circumstances in the victim's 24-hour timeline?
In the case of a victim who is known to the perpetrator, how does this familiarity affect their relationship?
In the case of a victim who is known to the perpetrator, how does this familiarity affect their relationship?
What does examining the places visited by the victim help in determining?
What does examining the places visited by the victim help in determining?
How do interactions with other people factor into reconstructing the victim's last 24 hours?
How do interactions with other people factor into reconstructing the victim's last 24 hours?
Why is it relevant to consider the emotional, psychological, and physical state of the victim before the crime?
Why is it relevant to consider the emotional, psychological, and physical state of the victim before the crime?
