The tendency to gather evidence that confirms one's pre-existing expectations, while failing to seek contradictory information is called

A) biased profiling.
B) pre-existing orientation.
C) confirmation bias.
D) skewed reconnaissance.


C

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________ refers to assessment of the ease or difficulty with which an attack can be successfully carried out on the asset.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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According to deviant place theory, deviant places are defined as lightly populated, residential neighborhoods with a disproportionate number of young males

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Entomology as applied to legal matters is known as _____________

a. Medical Entomology b. Acarology c. Forensic Entomology d. Nematology

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One of the controversial issues surrounding border protection involves immigration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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