The Purpose of a Forensic Assessment Is to Help Preserve

question 22

True/False

The purpose of a forensic assessment is to help preserve the criminal profiler's objectivity by protecting him or her from investigative and forensic assumptions or premature theories.

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Definitions:

Social Smiles

Smiles that are specifically in response to social interactions, indicating pleasure, friendliness, or happiness in the presence of others.

Brain Waves

Electrical patterns produced by the brain that can be measured and are associated with different states of consciousness.

Facial Expressions

Facial gestures that convey emotions, thoughts, or reactions, often universally recognized among humans.

Emotional Expression

The process through which individuals communicate their feelings and emotions to others, often through verbal, facial, or physical signals.