Police And Investigative Psychology

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    When a police psychologist tries to eliminate those police applicants who demonstrate significant psychopathology, the process is called:

    • Selecting-in
    • Screening-out
    • Screening-in
    • Selecting-out
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  • 2. 

    A testing procedure that puts police applicants into simulated law enforcement conditions that they may encounter on the job is called:

    • Situational testing

    • The Rorschach

    • Context testing

    • Simulated conflict testing

    Correct Answer
    A. Situational testing
    Explanation
    Situational testing is a testing procedure that puts police applicants into simulated law enforcement conditions that they may encounter on the job. This type of testing allows the applicants to demonstrate their ability to handle various situations and make appropriate decisions in a controlled environment. It helps assess their problem-solving skills, judgment, and ability to handle stress and pressure, which are crucial for a career in law enforcement. The other options, such as the Rorschach, context testing, and simulated conflict testing, do not accurately describe this specific testing procedure.

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  • 3. 

    Today, the psychological assessment instrument most commonly used to evaluate the emotional and general psychological suitability of police officers is the:

    • PAI

    • CPI

    • MMPI-2

    • 16PF

    Correct Answer
    A. MMPI-2
    Explanation
    The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2) is the most commonly used psychological assessment instrument to evaluate the emotional and general psychological suitability of police officers. It is a well-established and widely recognized tool that measures various personality traits and psychopathology. Its extensive research base and standardized scoring make it a reliable and valid instrument for assessing individuals' psychological functioning. The MMPI-2 provides valuable insights into an individual's personality characteristics, potential mental health issues, and suitability for a career in law enforcement.

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  • 4. 

    A crime scene showing that the offender committed the crime without premeditation or planning is called a(n) __________ crime scene.

    • Organized

    • Disorganized

    • Mixed

    • Unregulated

    Correct Answer
    A. Disorganized
    Explanation
    A crime scene showing that the offender committed the crime without premeditation or planning is called a disorganized crime scene. In a disorganized crime scene, there is typically a lack of control and order, with evidence scattered and chaotic. The offender may display impulsive and unpredictable behavior, leaving behind a messy and unstructured crime scene. This type of crime scene suggests that the offender acted spontaneously and without a clear plan.

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  • 5. 

    All of the following could be dynamic risk factors except:

    • Attitudes

    • Values

    • Ethnic background

    • Beliefs

    Correct Answer
    A. Ethnic background
    Explanation
    Dynamic risk factors refer to factors that can change over time and are subject to modification through intervention. Attitudes, values, and beliefs are all examples of internal factors that can be influenced and modified through various interventions. Ethnic background, on the other hand, is a static factor that cannot be changed and therefore cannot be considered a dynamic risk factor.

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  • 6. 

    Profiling is: 

    • Well accepted and widely used

    • Used comfortably and frequently by most police psychologists

    • Not a frequent investigative activity of police psychologists

    • Not questioned by any police psychologists

    Correct Answer
    A. Not a frequent investigative activity of police psychologists
    Explanation
    Profiling is not a frequent investigative activity of police psychologists. This means that police psychologists do not commonly engage in profiling as part of their investigative work. While profiling may be well accepted and widely used in other fields, it is not a commonly used technique among police psychologists.

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