Forensic Psychology

1. What is forensic psychology?

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

2. What is criminal profiling?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is 'victimology' in the context of forensic psychology?

A) Investigation of criminals
B) Art of becoming a victim
C) Study of victims of crime and their interactions with the criminal justice system
D) Statistical analysis of crime rates

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

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

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

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

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