Forensics Psychology & Eyewitness Review

What is the term for the characteristic method an offender uses to commit a crime?

• Psychological Profile

• Motive

• Victimology

• Modus operandi

Which type of offender is likely to have planned their crime meticulously and left minimal evidence?

• Disorganized Offender

• Impulsive Offender

• Organized Offender

• Random Offender

Which of the following is the best question to ask a witness about what they observed at the crime scene to avoid influencing their memory?

• “Was the object the suspect was holding dark or light?”

• “Can you describe anything you remember about the object the suspect was holding?”

• “The suspect seemed threatening, right?”

• “Did the suspect have a large, heavy object in their hand?”

What is the best practice for interviewing multiple witnesses to a crime?

• Interview witnesses together so they can help each other remember.

• Wait a few days to interview witnesses.

• Separate the witnesses and conduct individual interviews immediately.

• Allow witnesses to talk about the event to confirm accuracy.

Which of the following factors could influence a witness's memory of a crime scene?

• Line of Sight

• Time of Day

• Lighting Conditions

• Presence of a weapon

• All of the above

Which of the following best describes the role of an expert witness in a court case?

• They testify about what they saw happen during the crime.

• They give a personal account of the events they experienced.

• They provide specialized knowledge to help the jury understand technical aspects of the case.

• They are always present at the crime scene to gather evidence.

Which of the following best describes the role of an eyewitness in a court case?

• They share a personal account of what they observed during the event.

• They provide expert analysis to explain evidence to the jury.

• They give an opinion based on specialized knowledge related to the case.

• They analyze crime scene evidence after the incident occurs.

Which type of offender is likely to act impulsively, leave evidence at the scene, and show little planning in their crime?

• Organized offender

• Disorganized offender

• Methodical offender

• Calculated offender

Which of the following is an example of a leading question that could influence a witness’s memory?

• "What did you see happen during the event?"

• "Can you describe the suspect’s appearance?"

• "Did you see the suspect in the red jacket turn left?"

• "Is there anything else you remember about that day?"

Why is eyewitness testimony so impactful for jurors in a trial?

• Jurors believe eyewitnesses provide objective information based on scientific evidence.

• Jurors find eyewitness testimony credible because it often contains emotional details.

• Jurors rely on eyewitness accounts as its often the only evidence presented at trial.

• Jurors trust eyewitnesses more than expert witnesses due to their firsthand experience and training.