Forensic Psychology

1. What is forensic psychology?

A) The intersection of psychology and the legal system
B) The study of fingerprints
C) The analysis of chemical substances in the body
D) The investigation of paranormal activities

2. What is criminal profiling?

A) Analyzing the weather patterns in a crime scene
B) Designing video game characters
C) Creating a psychological profile of a criminal based on evidence
D) Predicting lottery numbers using psychology

3. What type of assessment is commonly used in forensic psychology to evaluate offenders' risk levels?

A) Risk assessment
B) Pet therapy effectiveness study
C) Fitness evaluation
D) Cosmetic surgery recommendation

4. What is 'forensic hypnosis' used for in forensic psychology?

A) To hypnotize suspects into confessing crimes
B) To perform magic tricks in courtrooms
C) To facilitate faster court hearings
D) To enhance memory recall in witnesses or victims

5. What is a 'psychological autopsy' in forensic psychology?

A) Investigation to determine the mental state of a deceased individual
B) An assessment of a suspect's neural activity
C) A psychological evaluation during a criminal trial
D) A therapy session for a criminal

6. Which psychological assessment tool is commonly used in forensic psychology to measure personality traits?

A) Rorschach inkblot test
B) IQ test
C) MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)
D) Stress Level Assessment Scale

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) Statistical analysis of crime rates
C) Investigation of criminals
D) Art of becoming a victim

8. What impact can 'false confessions' have on the outcome of a criminal case?

A) Make the defendant look sympathetic
B) Lead to wrongful convictions
C) Speed up the trial process
D) Generate public interest in the case

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