#1
Which of the following is NOT a principle of forensic psychology?
Predicting the weather
ExplanationForensic psychology does not involve predicting the weather.
#2
What is the primary goal of criminal profiling?
To identify the psychological characteristics of an offender
ExplanationCriminal profiling aims to identify offender's psychological traits.
#3
Which psychological theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions?
Social learning theory
ExplanationSocial learning theory posits that criminal behavior is learned socially.
#4
What is the term used to describe the tendency for jurors to place undue weight on eyewitness testimony?
Halo effect
ExplanationThe Halo effect refers to undue weight given to eyewitness testimony.
#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?
Foot-in-the-door technique
ExplanationFoot-in-the-door technique involves compliance with a small request preceding a larger one.
#6
Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating eyewitness testimony reliability?
Number of eyewitnesses present
ExplanationThe number of eyewitnesses present is not a factor in evaluating reliability.
#7
Which type of offender is characterized by meticulously planning their crimes and often showing no remorse?
Organized offender
ExplanationOrganized offenders plan crimes meticulously and lack remorse.
#8
Which approach to criminal behavior emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?
Psychoanalytic approach
ExplanationPsychoanalytic approach focuses on unconscious conflicts and early experiences.
#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
ExplanationM'Naghten Rule requires the defendant to not know the wrongfulness of their actions.
#10
What is the term used to describe the false belief that one has experienced events that, in reality, have not occurred?
Confabulation
ExplanationConfabulation refers to false memories of events that did not occur.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with juvenile delinquency?
High academic achievement
ExplanationHigh academic achievement is not a risk factor for juvenile delinquency.
#12
What is the term used to describe a sudden and temporary episode of memory loss, often due to trauma or extreme stress?
Dissociative fugue
ExplanationDissociative fugue is a temporary memory loss often due to trauma or stress.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychopathy?
Heightened emotional responsiveness
ExplanationPsychopathy does not include heightened emotional responsiveness.
#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
ExplanationBystander effect describes reduced likelihood of help when others are present.