Forensic Psychology - Test
  • 1. What is forensic psychology?
A) The analysis of chemical substances in the body
B) The investigation of paranormal activities
C) The intersection of psychology and the legal system
D) The study of fingerprints
  • 2. What is criminal profiling?
A) Analyzing the weather patterns in a crime scene
B) Predicting lottery numbers using psychology
C) Creating a psychological profile of a criminal based on evidence
D) Designing video game characters
  • 3. What type of assessment is commonly used in forensic psychology to evaluate offenders' risk levels?
A) Fitness evaluation
B) Risk assessment
C) Cosmetic surgery recommendation
D) Pet therapy effectiveness study
  • 4. What is 'forensic hypnosis' used for in forensic psychology?
A) To perform magic tricks in courtrooms
B) To hypnotize suspects into confessing crimes
C) To enhance memory recall in witnesses or victims
D) To facilitate faster court hearings
  • 5. What is a 'psychological autopsy' in forensic psychology?
A) An assessment of a suspect's neural activity
B) Investigation to determine the mental state of a deceased individual
C) A therapy session for a criminal
D) A psychological evaluation during a criminal trial
  • 6. Which psychological assessment tool is commonly used in forensic psychology to measure personality traits?
A) MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)
B) Rorschach inkblot test
C) Stress Level Assessment Scale
D) IQ test
  • 7. What is 'victimology' in the context of forensic psychology?
A) Study of victims of crime and their interactions with the criminal justice system
B) Art of becoming a victim
C) Statistical analysis of crime rates
D) Investigation of criminals
  • 8. What impact can 'false confessions' have on the outcome of a criminal case?
A) Lead to wrongful convictions
B) Generate public interest in the case
C) Speed up the trial process
D) Make the defendant look sympathetic
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