Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a principle of forensic psychology?

Understanding criminal behavior
Evaluating eyewitness testimony
Predicting the weather
Assessing competency to stand trial
5 answered
#2

What is the primary goal of criminal profiling?

To determine the weather conditions during a crime
To identify the psychological characteristics of an offender
To evaluate the quality of evidence in a criminal case
To provide legal representation to criminals
4 answered
#3

Which psychological theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions?

Psychoanalytic theory
Biological theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory
1 answered
#4

What is the term used to describe the tendency for jurors to place undue weight on eyewitness testimony?

Confirmation bias
Halo effect
Selective attention
Availability heuristic
1 answered
#5

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are more likely to comply with a request if it's preceded by a smaller request?

Reciprocity principle
Foot-in-the-door technique
Cognitive dissonance
Bystander effect
1 answered
#6

Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating eyewitness testimony reliability?

Distance between witness and perpetrator
Duration of the event
Number of eyewitnesses present
Emotional state of the witness
1 answered
#7

Which type of offender is characterized by meticulously planning their crimes and often showing no remorse?

Opportunistic offender
Expressive offender
Organized offender
Disorganized offender
1 answered
#8

Which approach to criminal behavior emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?

Behavioral approach
Biological approach
Psychoanalytic approach
Cognitive approach
1 answered
#9

What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to conform to group norms, even if it means going against their own beliefs?

Groupthink
Social loafing
Obedience
Conformity
#10

Which theory of criminal behavior suggests that individuals engage in crime due to a lack of legitimate opportunities?

Strain theory
Rational choice theory
Labeling theory
Social control theory
#11

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

Emotional state of the eyewitness
Number of questions asked by the investigator
Length of time since the event
Familiarity with the location
#12

What is the term used to describe the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?

Projection
Displacement
Introjection
Empathy
#13

Which of the following is NOT a step in the forensic assessment process?

Interviewing the client
Administering psychological tests
Making a diagnosis
Prescribing medication
#14

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Self-efficacy
External locus of control
#15

What is the term used to describe the use of physical or psychological tactics to obtain information from a suspect?

Interrogation
Miranda rights
Arraignment
Extradition
#16

Which theory suggests that criminal behavior is a result of individuals weighing the potential benefits and consequences of their actions?

Strain theory
Rational choice theory
Social learning theory
Biological theory
#17

According to the M'Naghten Rule, what is required for a defendant to be found not guilty by reason of insanity?

They didn't know their actions were wrong
They were acting in self-defense
They were influenced by drugs or alcohol
They had a history of criminal behavior
#18

What is the term used to describe the false belief that one has experienced events that, in reality, have not occurred?

Delusion
Confabulation
Déjà vu
Amnesia
#19

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with juvenile delinquency?

Low socioeconomic status
High academic achievement
Peer influence
Parental neglect
#20

What is the term used to describe a sudden and temporary episode of memory loss, often due to trauma or extreme stress?

Amnesia
Dissociative fugue
Depersonalization
Hysteria
#21

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychopathy?

Superficial charm
Lack of empathy
Heightened emotional responsiveness
Manipulative behavior
#22

What is the term used to describe the concept that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present?

Bystander effect
Diffusion of responsibility
Social facilitation
Altruism
#23

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?

Ego
Superego
Conscious mind
Id
#24

What is the term used to describe the set of moral principles that guide a person's behavior?

Personality
Ethics
Morality
Conscience
#25

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with reward and pleasure and has been implicated in addiction and impulsive behavior?

Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine

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