The Major Source of Research and Information About Criminal Profiling

question 70

Multiple Choice

The major source of research and information about criminal profiling in the United States has been

• A)the Central Intelligence Agency.
• B)the Behavioral Science Unit of the FBI.
• C)the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime of the FBI.
• D)the local law enforcement agencies.

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Definitions:

Self-reliance

The reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

Temperament

The inherent part of an individual's personality, including mood, disposition, and adaptability.

Attachment Security

The degree of trust in the availability and responsiveness of one's attachment figures, often developed in early childhood.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, spanning from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory impressions and motor activities.