It Has Been Disputed Whether Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals

question 59

Multiple Choice

It has been disputed whether psychologists and mental health professionals have the requisite experience to be profilers.According to one study examining psychologists and psychiatrists, ______ of the sample reported having profiling experience, while ______ considered themselves knowledgeable about criminal profiling.

• A)25%; 10%
• B)50%; 50%
• C)10%; 25%
• D)15%; 85%

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Definitions:

Functionalists

Sociologists who focus on how societal components function together to maintain order, stability, and equilibrium in society.

Greater Rewards

Refers to the higher benefits or returns that are anticipated or received from taking greater risks or investing significant effort.

Training

The process of teaching or learning specific skills or behaviors, typically to improve performance in a given activity or job.

Lumpenproletariat

A term used in Marxist theory to describe the underclass excluded from the class structure of capitalist societies, including the unemployed and criminals.