Observational Skills

True or False: Investigators are born with the ability to observe details effectively, and training is unnecessary.

• True

• False

True or False: Our memories are always accurate reflections of past events.

• True

• False

True or False: Eyewitness testimony is often unreliable in court cases.

• True

• False

In a legal trial, a forensic expert is expected to present___.

• evidence

• assumptions

• theories

• beliefs

What mental state enhances our ability to notice details in our environment?

• focused

• relaxed

• anxious

• energetic

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.

• Observe everything- big and small.

• When collecting evidence, record only those things that you are sure are important.

• Write down and photograph everything you find.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of a forensic scientist?

• Testify in court

• Make assumptions without evidence

• Examine crime scenes

• Collect physical evidence

Why are observation skills crucial in forensic investigations?

• To accurately identify key evidence

• To boost public speaking abilities

• To foster collaboration among team members

• To cultivate management skills

What trait is essential for being a keen observer?

• Attention to detail

• Distraction

• Hastiness

• Indifference

What are the essential steps for forming a long-term memory in the brain?

• Encoding, storage, and retrieval of information.

• Ignoring all non-essential information.

• Conscious processing of every detail.

• Generating new neurons for each memory.