Psychological Impact and Legal Ramifications in True Crime Narratives Quiz

Explore forensic psychology with questions on media trials, legal principles, and psychological theories. Dive into the nexus of crime and the mind.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a potential legal ramification of true crime narratives?

Invasion of privacy lawsuits
Contempt of court charges
Defamation lawsuits
Exoneration of suspects
#2

Which legal concept refers to the prohibition against the use of evidence obtained through illegal means in a criminal trial?

Ex post facto law
Habeas corpus
Exclusionary rule
Double jeopardy
#3

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are more likely to conform to social norms and expectations when they are being observed by others?

Social identity theory
Deindividuation theory
Social facilitation theory
Social proof theory
#4

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated to achieve certain needs and that lower-level needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed?

Hierarchy of needs theory
Self-determination theory
Drive reduction theory
Motivation crowding theory
#5

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated to seek pleasure and avoid pain?

Drive reduction theory
Opponent process theory
Expectancy theory
Hedonistic theory
#6

Which psychological phenomenon involves individuals identifying closely with a criminal or empathizing with their actions?

Victim syndrome
Bystander effect
Stockholm syndrome
Halo effect
#7

In true crime narratives, what is 'trial by media' primarily referring to?

Media sensationalism influencing public perception
Legal trials broadcasted on television
Public voting for the conviction of a suspect
Media controlling courtroom proceedings
#8

Which of the following psychological phenomena involves individuals experiencing distress or other symptoms similar to those of the primary victims of a crime?

Secondary victimization
Survivor guilt
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Vicarious trauma
#9

In true crime narratives, what term describes the emotional response of fear and fascination generated by sensationalized portrayals of criminal acts?

Criminal fixation
Morbid curiosity
Forensic fascination
Psychological obsession
#10

In psychology, what term describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Internal locus of control
External locus of control
#11

Which psychological theory suggests that exposure to violent media can desensitize individuals to real-life violence?

Social cognitive theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
Cultivation theory
Desensitization theory
#12

What term describes the tendency of the human mind to fill in gaps in a narrative with imagined or assumed details?

Narrative fallacy
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
Apophenia
#13

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are more likely to commit crimes when they perceive benefits outweighing the costs or risks?

Rational choice theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Social learning theory
Strain theory
#14

What legal principle holds that an accused individual cannot be tried for the same offense twice after being acquitted or convicted?

Double jeopardy
Statute of limitations
Res judicata
Mens rea
#15

What legal principle holds that evidence must be collected and handled in a way that ensures its integrity and reliability?

Chain of custody
Preponderance of evidence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Admissible evidence

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