Forensics Flashcard 1 Review

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What is the main reason witness testimony is often considered unreliable in court?

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Witness testimony can be unreliable and inaccurate.

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What is the largest region of the brain that accounts for over 50% of its mass?

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The cerebrum.

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What type of evidence is primarily used by the Innocence Project to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals?

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DNA evidence.

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How is forensic science best defined?

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Forensic science is the application of science to the law.

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What does it mean for evidence to be objective?

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Objective evidence is not influenced by prejudices, opinions, feelings, or beliefs.

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What is the role of forensic scientists in the legal system?

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Forensic scientists analyze physical evidence to assist in legal investigations.

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What is the significance of DNA evidence in forensic science?

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DNA evidence can uniquely identify individuals and is crucial for solving crimes.

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What is the difference between objective and subjective evidence?

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Objective evidence is based on observable phenomena, while subjective evidence is influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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What is the purpose of the Innocence Project?

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The Innocence Project aims to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing.

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What type of evidence includes fingerprints, hair, and fibers?

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Physical evidence.