Discuss the effectiveness of psychological profiles.

What will be an ideal response?


The most commonly cited benefit of a psychological profile is that it helps focus an investigation. Psychological profiles can help identify a suspect or hinder the identification of a suspect. Expert profilers are better at predicting an unknown offender than non-profilers but are still not very accurate. More research is needed as results are inconclusive at best regarding the use of psychological profiles.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain the first major study that examined the influence of XYY factor.

What will be an ideal response?

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When extreme scores trend towards the mean over repeated tests, and threaten internal validity, this is referred to as ______.

a. statistical regression b. selection bias c. maturation d. testing

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The ________ jurisprudence approach focuses on offender accountability and victim safety, and it requires those who are making decisions to consider the potential benefits and consequences of their decisions on those involved

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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