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?

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While there is some evidence to suggest that profiling can be useful, the results have been inconsistent and often not as accurate as one might hope. Therefore, it would be premature to say that profiling is impossible or a hoax, but it is also not yet a consistently reliable tool for law enforcement. Option A and D are both false, as there is no evidence to support the idea that criminal profilers or psychics consistently develop accurate and detailed profiles. Option B is also false, as there is some evidence to suggest that some criminal profilers are able to develop accurate profiles, even if this is not always the case.

Criminal Profiling Can Be Thought of as an Example of Applied