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The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers

The Intersection of Personality Theory and the Darkest Minds of Our Time
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In The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers, Todd Grande delves into the minds of infamous serial killers, examining their psychological profiles and potential motivations. The book explores various psychiatric conditions and sociocultural factors that may contribute to their heinous acts, providing insights into the complex interplay of nature and nurture in the development of these individuals. Without glorifying them, the book offers a detailed analysis based on psychological theories and research.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the minds of notorious serial killers and curious about what drives their chilling actions. It delves into psychological insights and analyses, offering a comprehensive look at some of the darkest facets of human behaviour. If you're intrigued by psychology and crime, this book provides a captivating exploration of both.

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The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers

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What drives serial killers to commit their horrific crimes? Are sex crimes really motivated by sexual desire? Why do some killers stop killing, while others escalate?

The science of personality theory has advanced dramatically in recent years, shedding new light on the inner workings of these criminals. In The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers, professional counsellor Todd Grande applies personality theory to over a dozen of the most notorious serial killers in modern history, unraveling the mystery surrounding their crimes.

Serial killers are typically motivated by sexual domination, money, political ideology, or experiencing psychosis. Dr. Grande delves into the thought processes, behaviours, and emotions of these criminals, analysing common personality traits as well as environmental factors such as childhood stressors and even certain kinds of injury. Empirically supported principles create a framework that offers new insight into why people do what they do and how they might recover from destructive patterns.

All human behaviour exists on a continuum, and through the study of extreme behaviours, any behaviour becomes a little more understandable. Learning about serial killers can enlighten us about the human condition.

Series: Notorious Series

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The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers by Todd Grande delves into the intricate minds of infamous serial killers, exploring psychological profiles and motivations. Reviews often highlight its engaging analysis and depth of insight into the psychology behind such criminal behaviour, noting it as both enlightening and chilling. Readers appreciate Grande's expert knowledge and clear presentation of complex psychological concepts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781950057252

Publisher: HCI Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: HCI Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 190

About the Author

Todd Grande is a professional counselor, counselor educator, and content creator who specializes in personality disorders, addiction, trauma, and psychopathology. He operates a popular YouTube channel in which he covers mental health disorders, personality theory, true crime, relationships, and narcissism. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional in Delaware and is a National Certified Counselor. He holds a Master's of Science in Community Counseling from Wilmington University and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. For many years, Dr. Grande was an associate professor in Wilmington University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and provided counseling and consulting services in his community.

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