Criminal Profiling Can Be Thought of as an Example of Applied

question 131

Multiple Choice

Criminal profiling can be thought of as an example of applied personality testing. At this point in time, which of the following would be the fairest conclusion about profiling?

• A) Criminal profilers are able to consistently develop accurate and detailed profiles.
• B) The idea of profiling appears to be largely a hoax--profilers consistently develop worse profiles than undergraduate psychology students.
• C) The results have been relatively unimpressive so far, although it would be premature to say profiling is impossible.
• D) In almost every study, psychics have developed the most accurate, detailed profiles.

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