Chapter 26. Psychology of an Assassin: The Shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Gifford

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Psychology of an Assassin: The Shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Gifford

Author: Melanie Maggard, University of Maryland Global Campus

Photo Credit: Enzo D./Getty Images

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26.1 Psychology of an Assassin: The Shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Gifford

This video interviews two friends of assassin Jared Lee Loughner, including comments on his personality and the potential motives for his behavior. In addition, researchers who study the motives and patterns of assassins are interviewed.

26.2 Check Your Understanding

Question 26.1

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Jared discussed his life in the past tense.

Question 26.2

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. The motives of assassins typically are not purely political.

Question 26.3

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Jared’s friends state that he believed in nihilism.

Question 26.4

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Assassins typically do not have direct communications with the target or law enforcement authorities.

Question 26.5

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Jared is most likely displaying symptoms of antisocial personality disorder.

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