Abnormal Psychology and Forensic Psychology Quiz
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What was the outcome of Daniel McNaughton's attempted assassination of the British prime minister?

  • He was acquitted due to lack of evidence
  • He was forcibly institutionalized but not jailed for murder (correct)
  • He was executed for his crime
  • He was sentenced to life imprisonment
  • What was the main argument of McNaughton's defence team?

  • That he was acting in self-defence
  • That he was suffering from insanity and did not understand the consequences of his actions (correct)
  • That he was framed by the government
  • That he was motivated by political ideology
  • What is one of the key areas of focus in abnormal psychology in relation to criminal behavior?

  • Understanding mental disorders and their relationship to offending (correct)
  • How humans interact with each other in gangs
  • Reducing trauma in the legal system for children
  • Designing effective treatment programs in prisons
  • What was the significance of the McNaughton case in the development of criminal law?

    <p>It established the rules for determining insanity in criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of forensic psychologists in their work with architects?

    <p>To reduce crime by creating a sense of ownership over small spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of witnesses typically choose the wrong person from a line-up?

    <p>55-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Gary Graham convicted?

    <p>He was a common face in multiple line-ups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do forensic psychologists work to design and administer treatment programs?

    <p>Prisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for someone who is found not guilty by reason of mental illness in NSW?

    <p>Forensic patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pro sentencing report in court?

    <p>To recommend treatment programs for the offender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the motive that some argue McNaughton had for his actions?

    <p>To fake his own insanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Innocence Project?

    <p>To run DNA tests on old cases to identify wrongful convictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of wrongful convictions involve eyewitness errors?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the public to McNaughton's case?

    <p>It caused great controversy and sparked a national debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do forensic psychologists work to reduce recidivism?

    <p>Because most crime is committed by a few people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of forensic psychologists in relation to helping people who want to leave terrorist groups?

    <p>To understand the psychology of terrorism and help individuals leave these groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for factors that contribute to eyewitness variation that are not under control of the criminal justice system?

    <p>Estimator variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when multiple eyewitnesses agree with each other, but are still wrong?

    <p>It is still possible to convict the wrong person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the PCAST report on forensic science?

    <p>The validity of 7 feature comparison methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forensic techniques was deemed 'not fit for the intended purpose' by the PCAST report?

    <p>Hair analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what percentage of cases in higher courts are the matters withdrawn and not dealt with by a jury?

    <p>12%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a jury in a trial?

    <p>To determine the validity of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which court are all matters dealt with by a Magistrate and not a jury?

    <p>Magistrate court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many matters were dealt with by a jury in higher courts?

    <p>15,442</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the deliberation style of a jury?

    <p>The personality of the foreperson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the phenomenon where group decisions become more extreme and committed to their views after polling?

    <p>Risky shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of research on jury decision-making?

    <p>It relies heavily on student samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of evidence-driven juries?

    <p>They take longer and are more careful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of research on jury decision-making being conducted by psychologists rather than lawyers?

    <p>The research is often lacking in legal satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of final verdicts that will agree with the first poll when a sustained majority is evident?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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