Forensics Unit 1 Review (Intro, History, and Careers)

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What is the primary role of a Forensic Odontologist?

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To identify human remains from teeth and match bite marks.

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What is Criminalistics?

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The application of science in collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases.

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What is a Consent Search?

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A warrantless search method that allows another occupant or owner of a house to legally give permission to a search.

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Forensic Science is the application of __ to ___?

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Science; Law.

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What is confirmation bias?

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A cognitive bias that leads individuals to favor information that aligns with their existing beliefs.

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What is the role of a Crime Scene Investigator?

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To collect, preserve, and analyze evidence from a crime scene.

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What is the Plain View Doctrine?

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A legal principle that allows law enforcement to seize evidence without a warrant if it is in plain sight.

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What is the significance of Trace Evidence in forensics?

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It involves the analysis of small materials that can link a suspect to a crime scene.

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What does a Forensic Photographer do?

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They document crime scenes and evidence through photography.

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What is the purpose of a forensic autopsy?

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To determine the cause and manner of death.