Law Enforcement Agencies Collect Data, Often Using Case Studies or Anecdotal

question 13

Multiple Choice

Law enforcement agencies collect data, often using case studies or anecdotal information, which then is transformed into general descriptions of the types of persons most commonly associated with a certain type of criminal activity.

• A)offender profiling
• B)geographic profiling
• C)equivocal death profiling
• D)crime scene profiling

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Definitions:

Adrenaline

An internal secretion derived from the adrenal glands; can be commercially prepared from animal glands; acts as a stimulant.

Epstein Barr

A common virus that causes mononucleosis, often referred to as "mono" or the "kissing disease," which can lead to prolonged fatigue and other symptoms.

Infectious Mononucleosis

A disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat, leg and muscle soreness, and fatigue (symptoms of a common cold or allergies). Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

Glucose Tolerance Range

A measure of an individual's ability to metabolize glucose, often assessed through the glucose tolerance test.