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Scientific Method Right Ans - a set of steps of observations hypothesis
formation experimental design hypothesis testing reassesment of hypothesis
T or F we prove theories Right Ans - no, but they can be disproven
Forensic Right Ans - Latin for, of the forum
relating to a court action, civil or criminal
Forensic Science definition Right Ans - The application of scientific
disciplines and methods to investigations and cases before the court
Why should we study forensic science Right Ans - -basic understanding of
science and methods
-understanding of the law and its application
-Part of our social life
-understanding the CSI Effects
-It is prevalent everywhere
CSI Effect Right Ans - the influence that crime shows such as CSI have on
the public's perception of forensic science.
another word for unconsious bias Right Ans - implicit social cognition
unconsious bias Right Ans - unconiously holding beliefs associated with
social groups
unconsious bias results in Right Ans - stereotyping
unconious biases are . . . Right Ans - LEARNED by education experience
social conditioning
Amygdala responsibility Right Ans - to take in stimulis and tell you
whether it is a good thing or a bad thing
Input Right Ans - stimuli from the outside world/environment
, Program Right Ans - forms association
Output Right Ans - emotional reactivity and competetive memory,
assosciating good or bag emotions to things
Where is the amygdala located? Right Ans - temporal lobe
what are examples of inputs/stimulus Right Ans - new faces, new ideas,
new environments
social conditioning Right Ans - encourages you to accept the beliefs,
traditions, and values of your social group
-training in society to act or respond in an approved way
social conditioning is a result of Right Ans - associations made in amygdala
t or F Amygdala has increased in size Right Ans - F, social groups have
increased in size
Social groups increased in Right Ans - size, complexity, and number
conscious behavior Right Ans - involves the entire cortex
-it is progressive, inclusive and evolved
Tunnel Vision Right Ans - thinking about one part of a plan or problem
instead of considering all the parts
-focusing exclusively on a limited POV
-easy to fall into under pressure
who writes the narrative? Right Ans - Those with power
where and who publishsd the first text to identify cause of death Right Ans
- China, Xi Yan Lu, the washing away of wrongs
who established the first detective force, first time udnercover police Right
Ans - Vidocq, France