lecture 4

Question 1

psychological profiling

Answer 1

the scientific analysis of trace psychological evidence in order to assist with the detection, suppression and knowledge of criminal behaviour

Question 2

goal is to create a psychological profile of the offender

Answer 2

clinical model FBI US

Question 3

goal is to create a statiscally based profile of factors related to the location of the offender and their crimes

Answer 3

experimental/statistical model UK

Question 4

FBI stage 1

Answer 4

data assimilation stage - gathering all available data

Question 5

MO - modus operandi

Answer 5

refers to the particular way by which a person performs a particular task - e.g. the way on studies for exams

Question 6

signature

Answer 6

a specific and identifiable action of the offender that reflects their nature

Question 7

FBI stage 2

Answer 7

crime scene classification - organised or disorganised.

Question 8

FBI stage 3

Answer 8

crime scene reconstruction

Question 9

FBI stage 4

Answer 9

profile generation - includes physical elements and personality aspects

Question 10

experimental profiling - stage 1

Answer 10

data

Question 11

experimental profiling - stage 2

Answer 11

identification of trends

Question 12

experimental profiling - stage 3

Answer 12

alignment of trends with psychological knowledge

Question 13

experimental profiling - stage 4

Answer 13

use of analysis - location of next crime