Question 1

Why is the case of the Boston Strangler of interest to forensic psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) Profiling predictions proved that there were actually two killers. 
B) The psychiatric profile was almost completely inaccurate. 
C) The psychiatric profile for the case helped track down a serial killer in New York,as well. 
D) It was the first time psychiatric profiling had been used.

Question 2

How is hypnosis used in criminal investigations? Is it effective? What are some dangers in its use?

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Question 3

In the Control Question Technique of polygraph examination,a(n)______________will respond_________to control questions as/than crime-related questions.

Accepted Answer

A) innocent person;as much 
B) innocent person;less 
C) guilty person;less 
D) guilty person;more

Question 4

A study conducted by Pinizzotto and Finkel (1990) found that predictions made by professional profilers were

Accepted Answer

A) no different from nonprofessionals. 
B) better than nonprofessionals. 
C) worse than nonprofessionals. 
D) better than students and the same as psychologists.

Question 5

What is the difference between the Control Question Technique (CQT) and the Relevant-Irrelevant Test?

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Question 6

When did Martin Reiser,a psychologist with the Los Angeles Police Department,establish the Law Enforcement Hypnosis Institute to train hypno-technicians?

Accepted Answer

A) 1950s 
B) 1960s 
C) 1970s 
D) 1980s

Question 7

Describe the U.S.S.Iowa case as an example of a psychological autopsy.

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Question 8

Research counter-measures done to "fool" the polygraph shows

Accepted Answer

A) people need training to be successful at them. 
B) people simply need to be told about them to be successful at them. 
C) concentrating on one counter measure will result in more success. 
D) counter-measures are easily detected.

Question 9

Typically,a profiler will typically

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A) select one clue from a crime scene for the basis of a criminal's profile. 
B) analyze all clues from a crime scene. 
C) use clues to generate a hypothesis about the typical criminal. 
D) be successful in analyzing all types of crimes.

Question 10

Jerrold M.Post's personality profile of Saddam Hussein revealed that he is

Accepted Answer

A) impulsive,psychologically unstable,and often delusional. 
B) patient,aggressive,and paranoid. 
C) suffering from a psychotic disorder. 
D) likely to commit suicide if faced with a loss of power.

Question 11

Several studies conducted by David Lykken (1985) showed that 84% of guilty subjects were successfully identified by polygraph examination.Whatpercentage of innocent subjects were successfully identified?

Accepted Answer

A) 26% 
B) 53% 
C) 72% 
D) 87%

Question 12

The per se exclusionary rule

Accepted Answer

A) allows hypnotically-assisted testimony in all relevant cases. 
B) prohibits hypnotically-assisted testimony by prosecution witnesses. 
C) prohibits hypnotically-assisted testimony by defense witnesses. 
D) prohibits hypnotically-assisted testimony in all cases.

Question 13

What percentage of murderers who have committed sexually oriented homicides report having been sexually abused as children?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75%

Question 14

Why is a psychological autopsy done?

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Question 15

Distinguish between an organized and a disorganized murderer.

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Question 16

In U.S.v.Scheffer,what was the ruling with regard to polygraph evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) The results were ruled admissible only for the defense. 
B) The results were ruled admissible only for the prosecution. 
C) The results were ruled inadmissible because of their unreliability. 
D) The results were ruled inadmissible because of police misconduct.

Question 17

Describe procedures used by the police and the FBI in criminal profiling.

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Question 18

A study by Ressler,Burgess,and Douglas showed that approximately ____ of murderers have IQ scores above 120.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 30% 
D) 50%

Question 19

Which of the following best describes a killer who has murdered on at least two separate occasions,with no cooling-off periods between homicides?

Accepted Answer

A) Mass murderer 
B) Serial murderer 
C) Spree murderer 
D) Family murderer

Question 20

Distinguish among three approaches to criminal profiling.

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Exam 4: Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Why is the case of the Boston Strangler of interest to forensic psychologists?

How is hypnosis used in criminal investigations? Is it effective? What are some dangers in its use?

In the Control Question Technique of polygraph examination,a(n) ______will respond_to control questions as/than crime-related questions.

A study conducted by Pinizzotto and Finkel (1990) found that predictions made by professional profilers were

What is the difference between the Control Question Technique (CQT) and the Relevant-Irrelevant Test?

When did Martin Reiser,a psychologist with the Los Angeles Police Department,establish the Law Enforcement Hypnosis Institute to train hypno-technicians?

Describe the U.S.S.Iowa case as an example of a psychological autopsy.

Research counter-measures done to "fool" the polygraph shows

Typically,a profiler will typically

Jerrold M.Post's personality profile of Saddam Hussein revealed that he is

Several studies conducted by David Lykken (1985) showed that 84% of guilty subjects were successfully identified by polygraph examination.Whatpercentage of innocent subjects were successfully identified?

The per se exclusionary rule

What percentage of murderers who have committed sexually oriented homicides report having been sexually abused as children?

Why is a psychological autopsy done?

Distinguish between an organized and a disorganized murderer.

In U.S.v.Scheffer,what was the ruling with regard to polygraph evidence?

Describe procedures used by the police and the FBI in criminal profiling.

A study by Ressler,Burgess,and Douglas showed that approximately ____ of murderers have IQ scores above 120.

Which of the following best describes a killer who has murdered on at least two separate occasions,with no cooling-off periods between homicides?

Distinguish among three approaches to criminal profiling.

Exam 4: Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Why is the case of the Boston Strangler of interest to forensic psychologists?

How is hypnosis used in criminal investigations? Is it effective? What are some dangers in its use?

In the Control Question Technique of polygraph examination,a(n) ______________will respond_________to control questions as/than crime-related questions.

A study conducted by Pinizzotto and Finkel (1990) found that predictions made by professional profilers were

What is the difference between the Control Question Technique (CQT) and the Relevant-Irrelevant Test?

When did Martin Reiser,a psychologist with the Los Angeles Police Department,establish the Law Enforcement Hypnosis Institute to train hypno-technicians?

Describe the U.S.S.Iowa case as an example of a psychological autopsy.

Research counter-measures done to "fool" the polygraph shows

Typically,a profiler will typically

Jerrold M.Post's personality profile of Saddam Hussein revealed that he is

Several studies conducted by David Lykken (1985) showed that 84% of guilty subjects were successfully identified by polygraph examination.Whatpercentage of innocent subjects were successfully identified?

The per se exclusionary rule

What percentage of murderers who have committed sexually oriented homicides report having been sexually abused as children?

Why is a psychological autopsy done?

Distinguish between an organized and a disorganized murderer.

In U.S.v.Scheffer,what was the ruling with regard to polygraph evidence?

Describe procedures used by the police and the FBI in criminal profiling.

A study by Ressler,Burgess,and Douglas showed that approximately ____ of murderers have IQ scores above 120.

Which of the following best describes a killer who has murdered on at least two separate occasions,with no cooling-off periods between homicides?

Distinguish among three approaches to criminal profiling.

In the Control Question Technique of polygraph examination,a(n) ______will respond_to control questions as/than crime-related questions.