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
#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
#3

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

Psychoanalytic theory
Biological theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory
#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
#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
#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
#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
#8

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

Behavioral approach
Biological approach
Psychoanalytic approach
Cognitive approach
#9

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
#10

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
#11

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

Low socioeconomic status
High academic achievement
Peer influence
Parental neglect
#12

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
#13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychopathy?

Superficial charm
Lack of empathy
Heightened emotional responsiveness
Manipulative behavior
#14

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

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