Which of the Following Best Describes the Effectiveness of Criminal

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the effectiveness of criminal profiling, as shown by research?

• A) Professional profilers are less accurate at profiling than psychics are.
• B) Professional profilers are less accurate at profiling than college students are.
• C) Professional profilers typically make specific observations that can only match a few individuals.
• D) Professional profilers can easily pick the correct suspect out of a lineup.

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a fundamental mechanism underlying human thought and reasoning.

Dual Processing

The principle that our minds operate using two distinct systems for processing information: unconscious, automatic processing and conscious, deliberate processing.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a specific aspect of information while ignoring other perceivable information.

Change Blindness

A phenomenon where an observer fails to notice significant changes in a visual scene, indicating the selective aspects of visual perception.