Psychological Profiling & Forensic Psychology Flashcards
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In Hazelwood's rape typology, the 'power-reassurance' rapist is primarily motivated by:
Answer: Fantasy of a consensual relationship and reassurance of masculinity
The power-reassurance rapist seeks to validate his masculinity and sexual adequacy through a fantasy of a willing encounter, typically using minimal force.
Which concept describes an offender's consistent behavioral patterns that persist across multiple crimes and can link cases to the same perpetrator?
Answer: Behavioral consistency
Behavioral consistency is the principle that offenders display relatively stable behavioral patterns across crimes, allowing investigators to link offenses to a single perpetrator.
The MMPI-2 scale most associated with antisocial personality characteristics and rule-breaking behavior is Scale:
Answer: Scale 4 (Psychopathic Deviate)
Scale 4 (Psychopathic Deviate) of the MMPI-2 measures antisocial attitudes, family conflict, impulsivity, and disregard for social norms.
In a psychological autopsy, which source of information is considered most critical when reconstructing a decedent's state of mind?
Answer: Personal documents, journals, and interviews with those who knew the deceased
Personal documents, written communications, and structured interviews with people close to the deceased provide the most direct insight into the decedent's psychological state prior to death.
Which term describes the process by which a predatory offender gradually breaks down a victim's resistance through desensitization and trust-building?
Answer: Grooming
Grooming is the systematic process by which offenders build trust with potential victims (and often their families) to gain access and reduce resistance over time.
The FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit categorizes an offender who kills three or more victims at a single location in one event as a:
Answer: Mass murderer
A mass murderer kills three or more victims in a single event at one location, without a cooling-off period between killings.
When evaluating a defendant's competency to stand trial, the forensic psychologist must assess the defendant's ability to:
Answer: Understand the nature of the proceedings and assist in their own defense
Under the Dusky standard, competency to stand trial requires that the defendant have sufficient present ability to consult with counsel and a rational understanding of the proceedings.