People Significant in Forensic (Forensic)
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Which book is considered a landmark text in the field of forensic psychology?

  • Lie Detection and Polygraph Testing
  • Eyewitness Testimony
  • On the Witness Stand (correct)
  • Research and Publications

    • Who conducted research on lie detection and proposed the use of polygraph testing?

  • Hugo Münsterberg (correct)
  • Dr. Bartol
  • James McKeen Cattell
  • None of the above

    • Who made significant contributions to the development of forensic psychology as a discipline?

  • Dr. Bartol
  • Hugo Münsterberg (correct)
  • James McKeen Cattell
  • None of the above

    • Which of the following best describes Dr. Curt Bartol's contributions to forensic psychology?

    <p>He has made notable contributions to understanding criminal behavior and applying psychological principles in legal settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the maxim 'actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea' written by Sir Edward Coke?

    <p>It emphasizes the importance of an individual's mental state in determining guilt in committing a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics has Dr. Bartol extensively researched, taught, and written about in the field of forensic psychology?

    <p>Criminal behavior, psychopathy, and offender rehabilitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    James McKeen Cattell's early studies on eyewitness testimony and suggestibility helped lay the groundwork for subsequent research in the field. What did his work contribute to the understanding of witness testimony?

    <p>Witness testimony can be fallible and influenced by various factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what did Cattell's research suggest about the impact of emotional arousal on eyewitness testimony?

    <p>Emotional arousal can affect the accuracy of eyewitness testimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What research paradigm did Cattell's experiments in eyewitness testimony help establish?

    <p>The reality experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are James McKeen Cattell's primary contributions according to the text?

    <p>Intelligence testing and experimental psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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