Many People Believe That Profiling Is Effective in Solving Crimes

question 22

Multiple Choice

Many people believe that profiling is effective in solving crimes. These perceptions are:

• A) corroborated by systematic research.
• B) based on first-person accounts of FBI profilers.
• C) a result of DNA evidence testing.
• D) supported by the use of psychometric scales.

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Definitions:

Athletic Scholarship

A form of scholarship to attend a college or university awarded to an individual based primarily on their ability to play in a sport.

Institutionalization

The process by which a practice, organization, or concept becomes established and accepted as a norm within society.

Deviance

Behaviors, thoughts, or actions that defy social norms or expectations, often leading to negative sanctioning.

Fraudulent Activity

Deceptive actions or schemes intentionally carried out for personal or financial gain at the expense of others.