Sarah and Marcus are forensic investigators working on a series of commercial burglaries. They use different methodologies to profile the offender. Sarah focuses on mapping the spatial locations of the break-ins and analyzing behavioral patterns using statistical databases. Marcus, on the other hand, starts by examining the crime scene characteristics to determine whether the burglar fits into an 'organised' or 'disorganised' category.
Describe and evaluate offender profiling. Refer to Sarah and Marcus in your answer.
12 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Offender profiling. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.