Forensics Ch 1 Observation review

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What factors can affect your observational skills?

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Factors that can affect observational skills include whether you are alone or part of a group, the number of people in the area, the type of activity going on around you, and the presence of other distractors like animals or weapons.

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What does it mean when a witness describes what they thought happened?

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When a witness describes what they thought happened, they are providing an opinion.

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What is The Innocence Project?

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The Innocence Project is an organization started in 1992 by Scheck & Neufeld that helps exonerate innocent people convicted of crimes.

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What is the primary focus of a forensic investigator?

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A forensic investigator is primarily focused on collecting and examining evidence.

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What is a suspect in legal terms?

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A suspect is a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.

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How does group presence influence observation?

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Being part of a group can lead to distractions and influence individual observational skills.

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What is the difference between an observation and an opinion?

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An observation is a factual statement based on what one sees, while an opinion is a personal belief or interpretation of what happened.

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Why is eyewitness testimony sometimes unreliable?

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Eyewitness testimony can be unreliable due to factors like stress, memory distortion, and the influence of leading questions.

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What role does evidence play in forensic science?

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Evidence is crucial in forensic science as it helps to establish facts, support or refute claims, and ultimately solve crimes.

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What is the significance of the year 1992 in forensic history?

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The year 1992 is significant because it marks the founding of The Innocence Project, which aims to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals.