Learn Mode

Psychological Impact and Legal Ramifications in True Crime Narratives Quiz

Go to Quiz Page

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

Exoneration of suspects

Explanation

True crime narratives typically don't lead to exoneration but may influence perception.

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

Exclusionary rule

Explanation

Preventing unlawfully obtained evidence from being used in court.

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

Social facilitation theory

Explanation

Behavior influenced by the presence of others.

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

Explanation

Priority given to fulfilling basic needs before higher-level goals.

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

Hedonistic theory

Explanation

Desire for pleasure and avoidance of pain driving behavior.

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

Stockholm syndrome

Explanation

Identification with captors or sympathy towards criminals.

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

Media sensationalism influencing public perception

Explanation

Media's influence on public opinion through sensationalized reporting.

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

Vicarious trauma

Explanation

Experiencing trauma due to indirect exposure to others' suffering.

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

Morbid curiosity

Explanation

Fascination with gruesome details or horrific events.

#10

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

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Taking credit for successes but blaming external factors for failures.

#11

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

Cultivation theory

Explanation

Repeated exposure to media violence leading to desensitization.

#12

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

Narrative fallacy

Explanation

Inclination to create coherent narratives even with incomplete information.

#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

Explanation

Decision to commit a crime based on weighing potential gains and losses.

#14

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

Double jeopardy

Explanation

Protection against being prosecuted again for the same offense.

#15

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

Chain of custody

Explanation

Maintaining evidence's integrity and continuity of possession.

Psychological Impact and Legal Ramifications in True Crime Narratives Quiz

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Test Your Knowledge