Forensic Psychology Exam Revision - Semester 2

Micro expressions are brief, involuntary facial expressions that reveal true emotions, even when someone is trying to conceal them.

Slouching and standing erect are common expressive behaviors that indicate emotional states.

A polygraph test measures heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and galvanic skin response.

<p>Control questions establish a baseline physiological response for comparison during the polygraph test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive psychology is the scientific study of strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The five elements of PERMA are Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To flourish, an individual must have the core features of PERMA along with self-esteem, optimism, resilience, vitality, and self-determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three routes to happiness are pleasure (e.g., enjoying a favorite food), engagement (e.g., participating in a hobby), and meaning (e.g., volunteering for a cause).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The biopsychosocial model consists of biological, psychological, and social components, each impacting behavior through genetics, mental health, and societal influences respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A forensic psychologist uses the biopsychosocial model to create criminal profiles that consider biological, psychological, and social factors influencing the accused individual's behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a biological factor is head trauma, which may lead to changes in behavior that contribute to criminal activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Criminal profiling is a technique used to predict the characteristics of unknown offenders based on crime analysis, intended to assist investigators in solving crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The top-down approach uses existing classifications from past crimes, while the bottom-up approach builds profiles based on evidence and specifics of the current crime scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organized crime involves methodical pre-planning and leaves little evidence at the scene, whereas disorganized crime lacks planning and typically results in a chaotic crime scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing the victim's life provides insights into potential motives and connections between the victim and the offender, enhancing the understanding of the crime context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological factors, like mental disorders or poor coping skills, can impair judgment and lead to decisions that result in criminal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head trauma can affect cognitive functions, which may correlate with an increased likelihood of committing crimes, though it does not directly cause criminality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 95% of armed robberies and half of murders are attributed to the influence of crystal meth use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bowlby's theory suggests that a child needs continuous care from their primary caregiver in the first two years of life, or they risk developing issues like aggression and delinquency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three attachment types are anxious attachment (fearful), avoidant attachment (detached), and secure attachment (generous and accommodating).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gottfredson's theory posits that individuals with low self-control are more likely to commit crimes, often rooted in poor parenting practices during childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kohlberg's stages of moral development include obedience and punishment, self-interest, interpersonal accord, authority and social order, social contract orientation, and universal ethical principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three levels are preconventional (personal concerns), conventional (societal expectations), and post-conventional (universal ethical principles).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'warrior gene' is linked to increased aggression and violence, which can lead to criminal outbursts.</p> Signup and view all the answers