A psychologist and local police work together to create a profile of a suspected serial killer. This is an example of:

A) criminology.
B) criminal-legal science.
C) investigative psychology.
D) forensic psychology.

Investigative Psychology

This is the intersection of psychology, criminology, and forensic science, primarily focused on the analysis of criminal behavior.

Serial Killer

An individual who commits a series of murders, often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic, predictable behavior pattern.

Criminology

The scientific study of crime, its causes, responses by law enforcement, and methods of prevention.