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