Question 1

According to the text, profiling is regarded as a(n) _____ technique.&#10;A) unvalidated&#10;B) validated&#10;C) research&#10;D) biometrical

Accepted Answer

Profiling is often considered an unvalidated technique because it lacks consistent scientific evidence to support its effectiveness and reliability.

Question 2

Killers that can be described as carefully selecting their victims are referred to as:&#10;A) disorganized killers.&#10;B) serial killers.&#10;C) stalkers.&#10;D) organized killers.

Accepted Answer

Organized killers are known for planning and carefully selecting their victims, as opposed to disorganized killers who act impulsively and often leave behind evidence. Serial killers can fall into either category of organized or disorganized, and stalkers refer to individuals who harass and intimidate their victims but may not necessarily result in physical harm.

Question 3

One of the characteristics thought to be indicative of childhood maladjustment has been identified among quite a few serial killers. It is:&#10;A) cruelty to animals.&#10;B) mental illness.&#10;C) extroversion.&#10;D) temper tantrums.

Accepted Answer

Cruelty to animals is known to be a red flag for potential childhood maladjustment and has been reported in the backgrounds of many serial killers. It is often seen as an early warning sign of aggression and lack of empathy, which can escalate into violent behavior towards humans in later life. Studies suggest that up to 70% of animal abusers may also engage in other forms of violent behavior towards people. The other options, such as mental illness, extroversion, and temper tantrums, are not necessarily indicative of childhood maladjustment or serial killer behavior.

Question 4

In a study examining the effectiveness and accuracy of profiling, police detectives indicated that the vast majority of profiles were _____ and they helped in solving _____ of the cases.&#10;A) inaccurate; about half&#10;B) inaccurate; less than 5%&#10;C) accurate; the majority&#10;D) accurate; about half

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that most profiles were not accurate and contributed to solving a very small percentage of cases, less than 5%.

Question 5

Psychological profiling mostly relies on _____ of a particular profiler.&#10;A) psychological education&#10;B) clinical experience&#10;C) intuition&#10;D) psychic abilities

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychological profiling mostly relies on _____ of...

Question 6

Killers that tend to be more impulsive and select victims more randomly are referred to as:&#10;A) disorganized killers.&#10;B) organized killers.&#10;C) stalkers.&#10;D) impetuous killers.

Accepted Answer

Disorganized killers tend to be more impulsive and lack planning, leading to random victim selection. Organized killers, on the other hand, are planned, deliberate, and select specific victims. Stalkers refer to individuals who engage in persistent and unwanted attention towards a target, but not necessarily a killer. Impetuous killers may exhibit impulsive behavior but may not necessarily have a pattern of random victim selection.

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct statement?&#10;A) Profiling has been extensively tested in scientific studies.&#10;B) Research on profiling seems to prove its effectiveness.&#10;C) Stories and case studies found profiling helpful to investigators.&#10;D) There is very little systematic research on profiling.

Accepted Answer

While there are anecdotes and case studies of profiling being helpful, there is a lack of systematic research on its effectiveness. Therefore, option D is the correct statement.

Question 8

Many serial killers seem to prefer to use _____ methods of killing, such as _____.&#10;A) intimate; strangulation or torture&#10;B) intimate; guns or knives&#10;C) distant; bombs or other explosive devices&#10;D) distant; guns or poison

Accepted Answer

Many serial killers prefer to use intimate methods of killing, such as strangulation or torture, as it provides them with a sense of power and control over their victim. Guns and knives are also commonly used by serial killers, but they are not necessarily preferred methods. Distant methods of killing, such as bombs or other explosive devices, require planning and technical expertise, and are therefore less common among serial killers. Guns and poison can also be used as distant methods of killing, but they do not provide the same level of personal contact and control that intimate methods do.

Question 9

Rational thinking, in serial killers, is often:&#10;A) intact.&#10;B) highly developed.&#10;C) impaired.&#10;D) dependent on the killer's age.

Accepted Answer

Rational thinking in serial killers is often impaired due to their distorted perception of reality and their inability to empathize with their victims. This impairment may contribute to their violent actions and lack of remorse.

Question 10

When detectives were asked in a study about their views of profiling, most said they found it:&#10;A) &#34;helpful.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;accurate.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;overbearing.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;questionable.&#34;

Accepted Answer

According to the question, most detectives found profiling "helpful." Therefore, the best choice is A).

Question 11

The process of drawing inferences about a suspect's personality, behavior, motivation, and demographic characteristics based on crime scene information is referred to as:&#10;A) profiling.&#10;B) characterization.&#10;C) development of personality.&#10;D) visionary types.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of drawing inferences about a...

Question 12

In a study by Pinizzotto and Finkel (1990) comparing the accuracy of profiles developed by trained profilers with those of students, it was found that _____ created more accurate profiles _____.&#10;A) students; across the board&#10;B) profilers; but only for sex offenses&#10;C) students; but only for murder cases&#10;D) profilers; in all cases

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a study by Pinizzotto and Finkel...

Question 13

Profiles are created primarily for the purpose of:&#10;A) aiding in understanding human nature.&#10;B) developing some leads in the ongoing investigation.&#10;C) studying criminal investigation techniques.&#10;D) embarrassing investigators for pursuing wrong suspects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Profiles are created primarily for the purpose...

Question 14

According to the text, _____ is considered to be the first individual to develop a criminal profile when working on the Jack the Ripper case.&#10;A) Dr. Thomas Brussel&#10;B) Dr. Thomas Bond&#10;C) Dr. James Bond&#10;D) Dr. James Heeley

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, _____ is considered...

Question 15

When assessing for common traits among stranger rapists, Mokros and Alison (2002) found that there was _____ among criminals who committed similar crimes.&#10;A) no demographic resemblance&#10;B) a great deal of similarity&#10;C) a common theme in the motives for rape&#10;D) a similar history shared by rapists

Accepted Answer

The answer of When assessing for common traits among stranger...

Question 16

The characteristics of serial killers seem to have _____ though there _____ common to all serial killers.&#10;A) little similarity; are a few traits&#10;B) some recurring patterns; are only two characteristics&#10;C) a lot of similarities; are only two characteristics&#10;D) some recurring patterns; are no characteristics

Accepted Answer

The answer of The characteristics of serial killers seem to...

Question 17

Victims in a string of murder cases were all mutilated in a specific way, which makes profilers think of this feature as the _____ that may reveal something about the perpetrator's personality.&#10;A) anchor&#10;B) vision&#10;C) signature&#10;D) lead

Accepted Answer

The answer of Victims in a string of murder cases...

Question 18

Most serial killers are _____ males of _____ intelligence.&#10;A) African American; above average&#10;B) African American; average&#10;C) White; above average&#10;D) White; average

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most serial killers are _____ males of...

Question 19

Holmes and Holmes (2010) have categorized serial killers into four types: visionary, mission-oriented, hedonistic, and power-oriented. Subsequent research showed that _____.&#10;A) visionary killers are more common than hedonistic ones.&#10;B) most serial killers have traits from different categories rather than just one category.&#10;C) organized killers can only belong to either mission-oriented or power-oriented type.&#10;D) stalkers can easily turn into either of the four types of serial killers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Holmes and Holmes (2010) have categorized serial...

Question 20

Many serial killings appear to have some level of:&#10;A) religious overtures.&#10;B) violent sexual fantasies.&#10;C) violent sense of grandeur.&#10;D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many serial killings appear to have some...

Question 21

The reliance on maps and mathematics to develop predictions about possible locations of future crimes is referred to as:&#10;A) criminal profiling.&#10;B) characterization.&#10;C) geographic profiling.&#10;D) the NASH system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reliance on maps and mathematics to...

Question 22

According to the text, the attempt to examine the psychological state of an individual prior to his or her death is known as:&#10;A) the NASH system.&#10;B) geographic profiling.&#10;C) psychological autopsy.&#10;D) probative evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the attempt to...

Question 23

One of the most serious _____ of profiles is that _____ profiles may direct the police to look at the wrong suspects.&#10;A) problems; misleading&#10;B) uses; accurate&#10;C) inconsistencies; correct&#10;D) enhancements; additional

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the most serious _____ of...

Question 24

Studies show that the basic assumption of profiling -- that particular crime scene characteristics are associated with particular personality types -- has been:&#10;A) confirmed.&#10;B) discredited.&#10;C) confirmed for rape cases only.&#10;D) confirmed for serial murder cases only.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies show that the basic assumption of...

Question 25

According to the text, some persistent problems with profiling include all of the following, EXCEPT:&#10;A) no educational requirements for profilers.&#10;B) no peer review of profiling techniques.&#10;C) high frequency of the use of profiling.&#10;D) lack of substantial research evidence of the validity of profiling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, some persistent problems...

Question 26

Alex is trying to figure out whether murders in three different states were committed by the same person. This process is referred to as:&#10;A) case linkage.&#10;B) psychological autopsy.&#10;C) random speculation.&#10;D) probative evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alex is trying to figure out whether...

Question 27

According to the text, the courts have been reluctant to allow expert testimony based on psychological autopsies. However, that is NOT the case in:&#10;A) Jackson v. State of Florida (1989).&#10;B) Sysyn v. State (2000).&#10;C) Brown v. Board of Education (1954).&#10;D) Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals (1993).

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the courts have...

Question 28

As a rule, _____ approaches were found to be superior to _____ approaches.&#10;A) geographic; statistical&#10;B) psychological; statistical&#10;C) psychological; geographic&#10;D) statistical; intuitive

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a rule, _____ approaches were found...

Question 29

In geographic profiling, an anchor point refers to:&#10;A) a location from where attacks might be launched.&#10;B) the area where an offender is least likely to commit crimes.&#10;C) the last known area where the offender committed a crime.&#10;D) one of a series of locations where the offender is believed to be hiding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In geographic profiling, an anchor point refers...

Question 30

The NASH system is utilized to classify:&#10;A) probative evidence.&#10;B) criminal typology.&#10;C) causes of death.&#10;D) profile data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The NASH system is utilized to classify:&#10;A)...

Deck 5: Section 2: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies