A03

• What is one strength of investigative psychology?

  Evidence supports its use
• Who conducted an analysis of 66 sexual assault cases?

  David Canter and Rupert Heritage
• What method was used to analyze the sexual assault cases?

  Smallest space analysis
• What common behaviors were identified in the analysis of sexual assault cases?

  Impersonal language and lack of reaction
• What does 'case linkage' refer to in investigative psychology?

  Establishing if offences were by the same person
• What principle of investigative psychology is supported by the analysis?

  People are consistent in their behavior
• What is a counterpoint to the strength of case linkage?

  It depends on the database of solved crimes
• What is a limitation of case linkage mentioned in the text?

  It may tell us little about unsolved crimes
• What is another strength of investigative psychology mentioned?

  Evidence supports geographical profiling
• Who collated information from 120 murder cases involving serial killers?

  Samantha Lundrigan and David Canter
• What did smallest space analysis reveal about serial killers?

  Spatial consistency in their behavior
• What does the 'centre of gravity' refer to in geographical profiling?

  The location of body disposal sites
• How does the location of body disposal sites relate to the offender's base?

  The base is located in the center of the pattern
• What is more noticeable for offenders who travel short distances?

  The circular effect around their home base
• What does geographical profiling help identify?

  An offender based on geographical information
• What is a limitation of geographical profiling mentioned in the text?

  It may rely on the quality of police data
• What is the 'dark figure of crime'?

  Crimes not reported to the police
• What percentage of crimes are estimated to not be reported to police?

  75%
• What do critics claim is important in creating a profile besides geographical data?

  Timing of the offence and offender's age
• What does the text suggest about geographical information alone?

  It may not always lead to successful captures