Forensic psychology is sometimes referred to as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Criminal psychology

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According to Holmes (1998), which of the following agree that there is moral right and wrong but contend what is right for one, may be wrong for another?

a. ethical relativism b. cultural relativism c. extreme or individual relativism d. ethical absolutism

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In some ancient societies, the punishment for stealing was to have one’s hand cut off. This is an example of which source of law?

A. mens rea B. lex talionis C. stare decisis D. actus rea

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A state passes a law that legalizes heroin for recreational purposes. Opponents of the law claim that the state law is unconstitutional because it conflicts with federal law. The court ruled that the law was unconstitutional because federal law is the “supreme law of the land.” What doctrine does this ruling illustrate?

A. constitutional doctrine B. procedural doctrine C. preemption doctrine D. M’Naghten doctrine

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Race may be considered a factor in determining whether there is reasonable suspicion. 2.Office Smith makes a Terry stop of Lisa. Officer Smith decides to take Lisa to police headquarters for questioning since it is cold and raining. Officer Smith’s actions are considered permissible movement under Terry. 3.The U.S. Supreme Court has set a strict time limit applicable to the detention of an individual during a Terry stop. 4.In Hiibel, the Court found stop-and-identify statutes to be unconstitutional extensions of Terry stops. 5.Some state supreme courts have ruled contrary to the U.S. Supreme Court in regard to constitutionality of ordering a driver to exit his or her vehicle during a traffic stop.

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