Question 1

When detectives were asked in a study about their views of profiling, most said they found it:

Accepted Answer

A)  "helpful." 
B)  "accurate." 
C)  "overbearing." 
D)  "questionable." 
A)  "helpful." 
B)  "accurate." 
C)  "overbearing." 
D)  "questionable." A

Question 2

According to the text, the courts have been reluctant to allow expert testimony based on psychological autopsies. However, that is NOT the case in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Jackson v. State of Florida (1989). 
B)  Sysyn v. State (2000). 
C)  Brown v. Board of Education (1954). 
D)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals (1993). 
A)  Jackson v. State of Florida (1989). 
B)  Sysyn v. State (2000). 
C)  Brown v. Board of Education (1954). 
D)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals (1993). A

Question 3

According to the text, profiling is regarded as a(n) _____ technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  unvalidated 
B)  validated 
C)  research 
D)  biometrical 
A)  unvalidated 
B)  validated 
C)  research 
D)  biometrical A

Question 4

Many serial killers seem to prefer to use _____ methods of killing, such as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intimate; strangulation or torture 
B)  intimate; guns or knives 
C)  distant; bombs or other explosive devices 
D)  distant; guns or poison 
A)  intimate; strangulation or torture 
B)  intimate; guns or knives 
C)  distant; bombs or other explosive devices 
D)  distant; guns or poison

Question 5

Holmes and Holmes (2010) have categorized serial killers into four types: visionary, mission-oriented, hedonistic, and power-oriented. Subsequent research showed that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  visionary killers are more common than hedonistic ones. 
B)  most serial killers have traits from different categories rather than just one category. 
C)  organized killers can only belong to either mission-oriented or power-oriented type. 
D)  stalkers can easily turn into either of the four types of serial killers. 
A)  visionary killers are more common than hedonistic ones. 
B)  most serial killers have traits from different categories rather than just one category. 
C)  organized killers can only belong to either mission-oriented or power-oriented type. 
D)  stalkers can easily turn into either of the four types of serial killers.

Question 6

Profiles are created primarily for the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A)  aiding in understanding human nature. 
B)  developing some leads in the ongoing investigation. 
C)  studying criminal investigation techniques. 
D)  embarrassing investigators for pursuing wrong suspects. 
A)  aiding in understanding human nature. 
B)  developing some leads in the ongoing investigation. 
C)  studying criminal investigation techniques. 
D)  embarrassing investigators for pursuing wrong suspects.

Question 7

According to the text, _____ is considered to be the first individual to develop a criminal profile when working on the Jack the Ripper case.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Thomas Brussel 
B)  Dr. Thomas Bond 
C)  Dr. James Bond 
D)  Dr. James Heeley 
A)  Dr. Thomas Brussel 
B)  Dr. Thomas Bond 
C)  Dr. James Bond 
D)  Dr. James Heeley

Question 8

The process of drawing inferences about a suspect's personality, behavior, motivation, and demographic characteristics based on crime scene information is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  profiling. 
B)  characterization. 
C)  development of personality. 
D)  visionary types. 
A)  profiling. 
B)  characterization. 
C)  development of personality. 
D)  visionary types.

Question 9

Alex is trying to figure out whether murders in three different states were committed by the same person. This process is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  case linkage. 
B)  psychological autopsy. 
C)  random speculation. 
D)  probative evidence. 
A)  case linkage. 
B)  psychological autopsy. 
C)  random speculation. 
D)  probative evidence.

Question 10

According to the text, the attempt to examine the psychological state of an individual prior to his or her death is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the NASH system. 
B)  geographic profiling. 
C)  psychological autopsy. 
D)  probative evidence. 
A)  the NASH system. 
B)  geographic profiling. 
C)  psychological autopsy. 
D)  probative evidence.

Question 11

Killers that can be described as carefully selecting their victims are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  disorganized killers. 
B)  serial killers. 
C)  stalkers. 
D)  organized killers. 
A)  disorganized killers. 
B)  serial killers. 
C)  stalkers. 
D)  organized killers.

Question 12

Many serial killings appear to have some level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious overtures. 
B)  violent sexual fantasies. 
C)  violent sense of grandeur. 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
A)  religious overtures. 
B)  violent sexual fantasies. 
C)  violent sense of grandeur. 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 13

As a rule, _____ approaches were found to be superior to _____ approaches.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic; statistical 
B)  psychological; statistical 
C)  psychological; geographic 
D)  statistical; intuitive 
A)  geographic; statistical 
B)  psychological; statistical 
C)  psychological; geographic 
D)  statistical; intuitive

Question 14

Studies show that the basic assumption of profiling -- that particular crime scene characteristics are associated with particular personality types -- has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmed. 
B)  discredited. 
C)  confirmed for rape cases only. 
D)  confirmed for serial murder cases only. 
A)  confirmed. 
B)  discredited. 
C)  confirmed for rape cases only. 
D)  confirmed for serial murder cases only.

Question 15

One of the characteristics thought to be indicative of childhood maladjustment has been identified among quite a few serial killers. It is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cruelty to animals. 
B)  mental illness. 
C)  extroversion. 
D)  temper tantrums. 
A)  cruelty to animals. 
B)  mental illness. 
C)  extroversion. 
D)  temper tantrums.

Question 16

Most serial killers are _____ males of _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  African American; above average 
B)  African American; average 
C)  White; above average 
D)  White; average 
A)  African American; above average 
B)  African American; average 
C)  White; above average 
D)  White; average

Question 17

In geographic profiling, an anchor point refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a location from where attacks might be launched. 
B)  the area where an offender is least likely to commit crimes. 
C)  the last known area where the offender committed a crime. 
D)  one of a series of locations where the offender is believed to be hiding. 
A)  a location from where attacks might be launched. 
B)  the area where an offender is least likely to commit crimes. 
C)  the last known area where the offender committed a crime. 
D)  one of a series of locations where the offender is believed to be hiding.

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  inaccurate; about half 
B)  inaccurate; less than 5% 
C)  accurate; the majority 
D)  accurate; about half 
A)  inaccurate; about half 
B)  inaccurate; less than 5% 
C)  accurate; the majority 
D)  accurate; about half

Question 19

The NASH system is utilized to classify:

Accepted Answer

A)  probative evidence. 
B)  criminal typology. 
C)  causes of death. 
D)  profile data. 
A)  probative evidence. 
B)  criminal typology. 
C)  causes of death. 
D)  profile data.

Question 20

The reliance on maps and mathematics to develop predictions about possible locations of future crimes is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal profiling. 
B)  characterization. 
C)  geographic profiling. 
D)  the NASH system. 
A)  criminal profiling. 
B)  characterization. 
C)  geographic profiling. 
D)  the NASH system.

Exam 5: Section 2: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

When detectives were asked in a study about their views of profiling, most said they found it:

According to the text, the courts have been reluctant to allow expert testimony based on psychological autopsies. However, that is NOT the case in:

According to the text, profiling is regarded as a(n) _____ technique.

Many serial killers seem to prefer to use _____ methods of killing, such as _____.

Holmes and Holmes (2010) have categorized serial killers into four types: visionary, mission-oriented, hedonistic, and power-oriented. Subsequent research showed that _____.

Profiles are created primarily for the purpose of:

According to the text, _____ is considered to be the first individual to develop a criminal profile when working on the Jack the Ripper case.

The process of drawing inferences about a suspect's personality, behavior, motivation, and demographic characteristics based on crime scene information is referred to as:

Alex is trying to figure out whether murders in three different states were committed by the same person. This process is referred to as:

According to the text, the attempt to examine the psychological state of an individual prior to his or her death is known as:

Killers that can be described as carefully selecting their victims are referred to as:

Many serial killings appear to have some level of:

As a rule, _____ approaches were found to be superior to _____ approaches.

Studies show that the basic assumption of profiling -- that particular crime scene characteristics are associated with particular personality types -- has been:

One of the characteristics thought to be indicative of childhood maladjustment has been identified among quite a few serial killers. It is:

Most serial killers are _____ males of _____ intelligence.

In geographic profiling, an anchor point refers to:

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.

The NASH system is utilized to classify:

The reliance on maps and mathematics to develop predictions about possible locations of future crimes is referred to as:

Section 1: Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Section 2: Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Section 3: Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Section 1: Interrogations and Confessions

Section 2: Interrogations and Confessions

Section 3: Interrogations and Confessions

Section 1: Lie Detection

Section 2: Lie Detection

Section 3: Lie Detection

Section 1: The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Section 2: The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Section 3: The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Section 1: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Section 3: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Section 1: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Section 2: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Section 3: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Section 1: Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Section 2: Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Section 3: Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Section 1: Competency to Stand Trial

Section 2: Competency to Stand Trial

Section 3: Competency to Stand Trial

Section 1: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

Section 2: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

Section 3: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

Section 1: The Insanity Defense

Section 2: The Insanity Defense

Section 3: The Insanity Defense

Section 1: Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 2: Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 3: Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 1: Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Section 2: Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Section 3 Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Section 1: Child Custody Disputes

Section 2: Child Custody Disputes

Section 3: Child Custody Disputes

Section 1: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Section 2: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Section 3: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Section 1: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Section 2: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Section 3: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Section 1: Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Section 2: Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Section 3: Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Section 1: The Death Penalty

Section 2: The Death Penalty

Section 3: The Death Penalty

Filters

Many serial killers seem to prefer to use _ methods of killing, such as _.

As a rule, _ approaches were found to be superior to _ approaches.

Most serial killers are _ males of _ intelligence.

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.