Which term is based on observed behaviors and characteristics?

• A. Discrimination
• B. Criminal Profiling
• C. Stereotypes
• D. Attitude

Answer: (B)

Criminal profiling is built on analyzing concrete, observed behaviors and characteristics gathered from crime scenes and patterns across cases. By examining how a crime was committed, the offender’s methods, and other behavioral clues, investigators form a profile that suggests likely traits or patterns of the suspect. This relies on evidence from the situation rather than broad beliefs about groups. In contrast, stereotypes are generalized beliefs about a group, discrimination involves acting on prejudices against that group, and attitude is a mental stance toward something. So, the term grounded in observed behaviors and characteristics is criminal profiling.