Which of the Following Statements Regarding Criminal Profiling Is TRUE

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding criminal profiling is TRUE?

• A) The FBI hires about 100,000 psychology majors every year to work as profilers, making it one of the fastest growing occupations in the country.
• B) Profilers are able to develop remarkably accurate and detailed profiles by successfully "getting inside" the criminal mind.
• C) Criminal profiling is generally regarded to be the most accurate form of personality testing.
• D) Research attempts to create categories of crimes and to identify particular types of criminals who commit such crimes have been largely unsuccessful.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon occurring when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, often leading to discomfort and a motivation to change.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining an individual's behavior as being the result of external circumstances or the situation, rather than internal personality characteristics.

Roles

The functions or parts played by individuals in a particular social, professional, or other contexts.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or endorsements, rather than logical argument, to influence opinions or attitudes.