From the Research on Profiling, the Safest Conclusion to Reach

question 11

Multiple Choice

From the research on profiling, the safest conclusion to reach about the accuracy of profiling would be that:

• A) there is no difference between the predictive accuracy of profilers compared to seasoned investigators.
• B) profilers do appear to be at least somewhat more accurate than nonprofilers at predicting physical traits of offenders.
• C) college students were as successful as profilers at identifying the physical characteristics of sex offenders.
• D) there have not been any studies that compared the predictive accuracy of profilers relative to other types of criminal investigators.

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Definitions:

Good Name

The reputation, credibility, or respect that an individual or organization has earned over time.

Reputation Orally

The perception of an individual's or entity's character and standing communicated through spoken word.

Immediate Physical Harm

Direct physical injury or damage that occurs without delay.

Assault

Any word or action intended to make another person fearful of immediate physical harm; a reasonably believable threat.