Why do you think it took a relatively long period of time for lawyers, judges, and juries to make use of psychological research that is relevant to various aspects criminal justice procedures? Alternatively, why did it take psychology so long to devote research to everything psychological that occurs before, during, and after a crime?

What will be an ideal response?


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Psychology

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In a family study, scientists examine a behavioral pattern or emotional trait in the context of the family. The family member with the trait of interest that has been singled out is called the ________.

a. participant b. proband c. confound d. cohort

Psychology

The main difference between the original Head Start Program and the Abecedarian Project is ______.

A. the student's age at which the program begins B. the socioeconomic status of the students C. the genetic similarity of the students D. the ethnic identity of the students

Psychology

In terms of visual development, newborns

possess 20/20 vision. are legally blind. have binocular vision. exhibit organized visual scanning.

Psychology

Which of the following statements about AIDS is true?

A. An infected person immediately develops AIDS-related complex (ARC). B. The median time for the development of full-blown AIDS is around three to five years. C. The death rate from AIDS declined 50% from 2002 to 2010. D. The current successful cure for AIDS is highly active antiviral therapy (HAART), which eliminates the virus.

Psychology