Forensic Science Observations, Eyewitness, and Deductive reasoni

Interpreting the information that we received from our senses is...

• perception

• observation

• investigating

• remembering

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Every second we are gathering data using:

• sight

• smell

• touch

• sound

• All of the senses

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

• reality

• prior knowledge

• processing

• concentration

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a person who has seen someone or something related to a crime and can communicate his or her observations

• Eyewitness
• Suspect
• Opinion
• Forensic Investigator

Data a person collects with his or her senses...

• Fact

• Opinion

• Observation

• Perception

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An interesting aspect of our perception is that we believe what we see and hear, even though our ability to be accurate is flawed

• True

• False

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Our emotional state influences our ability to see and hear what is happening around us.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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.

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Observations should state...

• Opinions

• Feelings

• Facts