Assignment: Mock Behavioral Research
Select a serial murder case from the following list for review:
o John Wayne Gacy
o Jack the Ripper
o Wayne Williams
o Jeffrey Dahmer
o Herman Mudgett
o Richard Ramirez
o Gary Ridgway
o Aileen Wuornos
o Ed Gein
o David Berkowitz
o Hamilton Howard "Albert" Fish
o Ted Bundy
Analyze the case to identify specific psychological characteristics and patterns that might be inferred about the individual.
Document your findings in a 1,750 to 2,100 words paper that includes the following elements:
o Behavioral variables, including a review of signature and modus operandi
o Repetitive patterns evident in criminal acts
o Possible issues in development and life experience that may be identified as possible causes for prevalent criminality and psychopathology
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.