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What type of evidence is also referred to as real evidence?
What type of evidence is also referred to as real evidence?
- Physical Evidence (correct)
- Circumstantial Evidence
- Testimonial Evidence
- Digital Evidence
What major factor reduces the reliability of eyewitness accounts?
What major factor reduces the reliability of eyewitness accounts?
- Clear view of the incident
- Duration of the encounter (correct)
- Familiarity with the suspect
- Presence of witnesses
Which statement is true regarding jury tendencies with eyewitness testimony?
Which statement is true regarding jury tendencies with eyewitness testimony?
- Juries prioritize forensic evidence over eyewitness accounts.
- Juries are usually more influenced by eyewitness identification. (correct)
- Juries often reject eyewitness testimonies even when they are accurate.
- Juries rely equally on both eyewitness and physical evidence.
In the context of eyewitness testimony, what does the term 'perceptual errors' refer to?
In the context of eyewitness testimony, what does the term 'perceptual errors' refer to?
What percentage of defendants were convicted in cases where eyewitness testimony was the only evidence?
What percentage of defendants were convicted in cases where eyewitness testimony was the only evidence?
What condition in older adults may impact the accuracy of their eyewitness accounts?
What condition in older adults may impact the accuracy of their eyewitness accounts?
Which factor was NOT mentioned as influencing the accuracy of eyewitness accounts?
Which factor was NOT mentioned as influencing the accuracy of eyewitness accounts?
What effect does the time between the crime and questioning have on witnesses?
What effect does the time between the crime and questioning have on witnesses?
Which of the following can weaken memory and recall in individuals?
Which of the following can weaken memory and recall in individuals?
What type of question is more likely to yield better answers from eyewitnesses?
What type of question is more likely to yield better answers from eyewitnesses?
What percentage of individuals identified in lineups were convicted according to the 1977 study?
What percentage of individuals identified in lineups were convicted according to the 1977 study?
How does the choice of words in a question affect eyewitness accuracy?
How does the choice of words in a question affect eyewitness accuracy?
Which statement is true regarding a confident witness?
Which statement is true regarding a confident witness?
What is suggested about the nature of eyewitness accounts regarding offender actions?
What is suggested about the nature of eyewitness accounts regarding offender actions?
What is the effect of a heightened state of anxiety on eyewitness accuracy?
What is the effect of a heightened state of anxiety on eyewitness accuracy?
What influence does the phrase 'Was the offender’s shirt red?' have on a witness's response?
What influence does the phrase 'Was the offender’s shirt red?' have on a witness's response?
What distinguishes individual evidence from class evidence?
What distinguishes individual evidence from class evidence?
Which of the following is an example of individual evidence?
Which of the following is an example of individual evidence?
What is true about class evidence?
What is true about class evidence?
Why might worn jeans be considered individual evidence?
Why might worn jeans be considered individual evidence?
What does individualization require?
What does individualization require?
In the case of a broken car window, what type of evidence is likely to be found?
In the case of a broken car window, what type of evidence is likely to be found?
How can physical matches provide individual evidence?
How can physical matches provide individual evidence?
What type of evidence often refers to properties shared among a group?
What type of evidence often refers to properties shared among a group?
What initial observation led the police to investigate Richard Crafts?
What initial observation led the police to investigate Richard Crafts?
What type of evidence was found at the scene related to Helle's death?
What type of evidence was found at the scene related to Helle's death?
What method did Richard Crafts allegedly use to dismember Helle's body?
What method did Richard Crafts allegedly use to dismember Helle's body?
What was discovered in the teeth of the chain saw that linked it to Helle?
What was discovered in the teeth of the chain saw that linked it to Helle?
How did investigators approach the case of Helle Crafts' murder?
How did investigators approach the case of Helle Crafts' murder?
What ultimately led to the positive identification of the tissue evidence as belonging to Helle?
What ultimately led to the positive identification of the tissue evidence as belonging to Helle?
What specific action did Richard Crafts take with Helle's body after her death?
What specific action did Richard Crafts take with Helle's body after her death?
What did the police find in addition to hair and human tissue during their investigation?
What did the police find in addition to hair and human tissue during their investigation?
What is the central issue discussed regarding registered sex offenders?
What is the central issue discussed regarding registered sex offenders?
Which statement reflects the pro side of the argument?
Which statement reflects the pro side of the argument?
What is a potential argument against publishing names of registered sex offenders?
What is a potential argument against publishing names of registered sex offenders?
What is suggested as an essential component of the assignment regarding the topic?
What is suggested as an essential component of the assignment regarding the topic?
What should the structure of the paper include?
What should the structure of the paper include?
In discussing the pro side, how many supporting paragraphs are recommended?
In discussing the pro side, how many supporting paragraphs are recommended?
What key concept should be considered while evaluating both sides of the debate?
What key concept should be considered while evaluating both sides of the debate?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a suggested part of the assignment?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a suggested part of the assignment?
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