Introduction to Forensics Flashcard

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Which is NOT a factor that can affect observations?

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Hair Color

Front

These professionals work with witnesses to recreate semi-realistic drawings of perpetrators.

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Forensic Sketch Artists

Front

What is NOT a job of a forensic expert? Options: Take detailed notes, Make judgments based on biases, Observe the crime scene, Make interpretations.

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Make judgments based on biases

Front

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

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Facts

Front

A person who has seen someone, or something, related to a crime and can communicate their observations.

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Eyewitness

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the brain's four lobes? Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Cerebral

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Cerebral

Front

Deriving consequences from facts using a series of logical steps is known as _____.

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Deductive Reasoning

Front

Who founded the Innocence Project?

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Scheck & Neufeld

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Ways to improve observational skills (except one):
- Look at the entire area, not just the body, weapons, or signs of break-in
- Observe EVERYTHING - big and small
- Record only things you are sure are important
- Write down and photograph everything you find

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Observe EVERYTHING - big and small

Front

An observation is made prior to the formation of a perception.

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True