PRO510 Criminal Investigative Analysis I
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What is the main point of the text?

  • The scientific method is not essential for proficient forensic work.
  • Professionals should rely on speculation and conjectures for their analysis.
  • Biases and cognitive influences can impact the objectivity of forensic analysis. (correct)
  • Forensic professionals should not question the evidence provided in an investigation.

    • How should profilers deal with biases according to the text?

  • Magnify biases to ensure diverse perspectives in analysis.
  • Use biases intentionally to strengthen their theories.
  • Be aware of biases and strive to eliminate them. (correct)
  • Ignore biases to speed up the investigative process.

    • What happens when biases contaminate forensic work?

  • Objectivity is enhanced.
  • Objectivity is lost. (correct)
  • The logic of reasoning is strengthened.
  • Inferences become more accurate.

    • Why is it crucial for forensic professionals to be skeptical?

    <p>To ensure evidence and conclusions are sufficiently proven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a forensic professional modifies evidence to support their theories?

    <p>Objectivity is compromised.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should profilers do with all information in an investigation?

    <p>Analyze it critically and question its validity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential source of bias in forensic analysis?

    <p>Objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of cognitive biases for forensic professionals?

    <p>Loss of objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tool that has been providing assistance to law enforcement since the 1970s?

    <p>Criminal investigative analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit of the FBI first used psychological profiling to assist local police in finding a homicide perpetrator in 1971?

    <p>Behavioral Sciences Unit (BSU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the procedure known as when the FBI first used it in 1971 to help local police find a homicide perpetrator?

    <p>Psychological profiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of cases increasingly sought help from agents in the Behavioral Sciences Unit (BSU)?

    <p>Cases with a significant amount of psychopathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit within the FBI informally prepared profiles on many cases with a reasonable degree of success?

    <p>Behavioral Sciences Unit (BSU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the steady increase in requests for criminal investigative analysis by local authorities?

    <p>Success of the procedure in solving cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BSU stand for in the context of criminal investigative analysis?

    <p>Behavioral Sciences Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the FBI first use psychological profiling to assist local police in finding a homicide perpetrator?

    <p>1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge related to criminal investigative analysis, as described in the text?

    <p>Lack of agreement on required skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of criminal investigative analysis, what aspect is often debated in literature?

    <p>Standardization of methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a point of contention regarding expertise in criminal investigative analysis?

    <p>The necessity of investigative experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is highlighted as contributing to the obstacles faced by criminal investigative analysis in gaining acceptance?

    <p>Discrepancies in the literature on required skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the standardization of methods in criminal investigative analysis?

    <p>Standard methods are not always reliable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common debate highlighted in the text related to criminal investigative analysis?

    <p>Debate on the necessity of investigative experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what could hinder the effectiveness of criminal investigative analysis?

    <p>'One size fits all' standard methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered crucial for the acceptance of criminal investigative analysis by academic and law enforcement communities?

    <p>Resolution of debates on required skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the profiling process during an investigation of an unsolved crime?

    <p>Understanding the motive behind the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the original behavioral analysts mainly learn profiling?

    <p>Via brainstorming and intuition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the expertise of the original behavioral analysts?

    <p>Years of accumulated wisdom and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the questions intended to be answered during the profiling process in an investigation?

    <p>When did it happen?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what capacity do forensic nurses assist forensic pathologists and law enforcement agencies?

    <p>As associates in investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the method used by forensic nurses in their role alongside forensic pathologists and law enforcement agencies?

    <p>Applying the nursing process in investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the process of documenting all significant behaviors of an offender and victim during an investigation?

    <p>Listing what happened during the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect contributed significantly to the expertise of the original behavioral analysts?

    <p>Experience in multiple cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sadistic acts and fantasy according to the text?

    <p>They are linked, with fantasy driving sadistic behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is risk assessed in terms of victims in the context of violent crimes?

    <p>By evaluating the victim's lifestyle and physical stature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are high-risk victims often targeted by killers at isolated locations?

    <p>To minimize the risk to the offender during the assault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group may have their risk situationally elevated due to their vulnerability?

    <p>Elderly individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are college-age women classified as moderate-risk victims according to the text?

    <p>Because predators target them for their naiveté.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes low-risk victims based on their daily lifestyle?

    <p>Their occupation and daily lifestyle make them hard targets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do killers seek high-risk victims in specific locations?

    <p>To minimize the risk to themselves during the crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the risk of a student be classified as moderate?

    <p>Predators may target them for their naiveté.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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