Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) is a relatively uncommon condition that involves the exaggeration or fabrication of illnesses or symptoms by a primary caretaker. One of the most harmful forms of child abuse, MBPS was named after Baron von Munchausen, an 18th-century German dignitary known for telling outlandish stories. About MBPS In MBPS, an individual [...]
Predictability in Street Violence
“Predictable” a. that can be predicted or is to be expected (Pocket Oxford Dictionary seventh edition) Recently on a forum that I frequent, I read a thread in which a poster stated that in “some” situations, violence could escalate slower in a “predictable” fashion. At first glance, some would agree with this poster’s belief (myself [...]
Edmond Kemper (Serial Killer)
Born Edmund Emil Kemper III on December 18, 1948, in Burbank, California. During the 1970s, Edmund Kemper killed six young, college-age women in the Santa Cruz, California, area. In addition to the young women, he killed several members of his family and a family friend. Kemper committed his crimes in the same area and around [...]
Mood Disorders
What Are Mood Disorders? Four basic forms of mood disorders are major depression, cyclothymia (a mild form of bipolar disorder), SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and mania (euphoric, hyperactive, over inflated ego, unrealistic optimism.) How Common Are Mood Disorders? About 20% of the U.S. population reports at least one depressive symptom in a given month, and [...]
Red Light
“You might think it would be diplomacy, de-escalation, etc, but truthfully, the best thing bouncing gives you is the willingness to engage. At first, I was hesitant, held back, had all the left-overs from TMA and the stuff you learn from childhood (”it isn’t nice to hit”). If you are going to be a bouncer [...]
Is Lying Ever Justifiable?
The terrorist who lies to get on board an airplane believes his lie is justifiable. He doesn’t share values with those to whom he lies in fact he despises them. The undercover vice squad officer, drug enforcement agent, or counter‐intelligence agent, are living lies. They believe their lies are righteous, as does our government. Spies [...]
Kleptomania
Definition Kleptomania is the irresistible urge to steal items that you don’t really need and that usually have little value. It’s a serious mental health disorder that can tear your life apart if not treated. Kleptomania is a type of impulse control disorder — a disorder in which you can’t resist the temptation or drive [...]
Why Lies Fail- Part 2
I asked people “If you could be absolutely certain that your lover would never find out, would you have a one‐night stand with a very attractive person?” About half said “no”. They didn’t differ from those who said “yes” (that they would cheat) in whether they were married or single, if married, how long they [...]
Ritualized Combat
Ritualized Combat was termed by a police trainer by the name of Roland Ouellette. Basically, these “body language signs” are rituals that the human body will, in most cases, go through just prior, during, and after a physical confrontation ( not so different from the animal kingdom). These signs are important, why?, because they are [...]
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Definition Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of aggressive, violent behavior in which you react grossly out of proportion to the situation. Road rage, domestic abuse, and angry outbursts or temper tantrums that involve throwing or breaking objects may be signs of intermittent explosive disorder (IED). People with intermittent explosive disorder may attack [...]
