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