When an Analyst Confronts Some New and Perplexing Crime Trend

question 23

Multiple Choice

When an analyst confronts some new and perplexing crime trend or crime problem, that analyst should form ______________ about its causes.

• A) Solid conclusions
• B) Half-baked theories
• C) Alternative facts
• D) Hypotheses

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Definitions:

Preconscious

A term in psychoanalytic theory referring to the part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be accessed.

Unconscious

The segment of the mind beyond the conscious mind's reach, yet it influences behavior and feelings.

Subconscious

The subconscious refers to the part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without overt attention.

Conscious

The condition of recognizing and reflecting on one's own being, feelings, ideas, and environment.