Forensic science has been popularized and commercialized by television programs and films in recent years. Crime shows that include forensic science and criminal profiling have fascinated viewers, but they have also promulgated a misunderstanding of the field of profiling. Forensic psychology incorporates tenets of both clinical psychology and criminology. Forensic psychologists work every day with law enforcement officials, integrating psychological science and criminal profiling. This article helps separate fact from fiction when discussing criminal profiling.

http://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/criminal.html

After reading the American Psychological Association Monitor’s article “Criminal Profiling: The Reality Behind the Myth,” consider the question(s) below. Then “submit” your response.

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