Forensic1

The word forensic refers to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions.

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

If we remember seeing something happen, we can trust that it happened just as we think it did.

• True
• False

Most wrongful convictions seem to be the result of faulty eyewitness testimony.

• True
• False

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide

• fact
• opinion
• judgement
• reflection

Our state of mind affects how we observe our surroundings. What mental state is the best for observing?

• happy
• nervous
• relaxed
• excited

All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills except

• be sure to look at the entire area, not just the body, weapons, or signs of break-in
• when collecting evidence,, record only those things that you are sure are important
• observe everything no matter how big or small
• write down and photograph everything you find.