Forensics: Observation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an observation about this picture?

• The boy has fallen off his bike.
• The boy is in a lot of pain.
• The boy has injuries to his knees
• The boy learned his lesson about wheelies

Multiple Choice

Good observation skills come naturally to investigators. They do not need to be trained.

• True

• False

• Not sure

Multiple Choice

In forensics, perceptions are known to be __________

• accurate

• faulty

• consistent

• good evidence

Multiple Choice

Paying attention to details requires our brain:

• use both hemispheres equally

• only use the right hemisphere

• only use the left hemisphere

• put forth conscious effort.

Multiple Choice

When faced with a gap in our recollection or memory, the brain will:

• create a blank space and let you know you do not remember

• fill in the gap with information that may not be accurate

• connect the hemispheres which allows accurate recall

• compensate by using the olfactory center which is usually not used during memory recall.

Multiple Choice

Which way the dancer spins is based on:

• whether you are right or left handed

• your perception

• she always spins the same way

• whether their is a shadow on the image

Multiple Choice

When collecting information, our brain will apply our ______________________ about the surroundings or the event taking place.

• reality

• prior knowledge

• processing

• concentration

Multiple Choice

Even after individuals are shown evidence that their memory may be faulty or incorrect, the can still resist accepting the truth. This is because perception can be more powerful than ___________________

• ballistics

• reality

• memories

• stimuli

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can affect GENERAL OBSERVATION?

• emotional state
• motive
• age
• prejudices 

Multiple Choice

New information mixed with personal knowledge and experience received from the senses contributes to...

• observation

• perception

• fact

• opinion