Why Do Many Professionals Prefer the Term Behavioral Analysis to Profiling

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why do many professionals prefer the term behavioral analysis to profiling?

• A) Behavioral analysis has five distinct categories, while profiling has one category.
• B) Behavioral analysis is considered a more scientific activity than profiling.
• C) Behavioral analysis refers to a broad range of crimes, while profiling refers to violent crimes only.
• D) Behavioral analysis requires a doctorate degree and extensive training.

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