Ch. 1 Flashcard Review (no safety review)

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What is forensic science?

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Forensic science is using science to help resolve legal matters.

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What type of information do forensic scientists provide in court?

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Forensic scientists provide the facts from their analysis of the evidence.

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Which organization found that most faulty convictions were based on inaccurate eyewitness statements?

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Innocence Project.

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What is Dr. Paul Ekman known for?

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Dr. Paul Ekman is a forensic psychologist.

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What does the Innocence Project aim to do?

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The Innocence Project seeks to get convicted people out of prison when there is DNA evidence to test in the case.

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Define 'eyewitness testimony'.

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Eyewitness testimony is an account given by people of an event they have witnessed.

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What is the role of a forensic psychologist?

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A forensic psychologist applies psychological principles to legal issues, often assessing individuals involved in the legal system.

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What is the significance of DNA evidence in forensic science?

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DNA evidence can provide conclusive proof of a person's involvement or non-involvement in a crime.

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What is the purpose of forensic anthropology?

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Forensic anthropology involves the application of anthropology in a legal context, often to identify human remains.

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What does the term 'chain of custody' refer to?

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Chain of custody refers to the process of maintaining and documenting the handling of evidence.