Which of the Following Statements About Forensic Identification Is NOT

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about forensic identification is NOT true?

• A) It is very difficult to calculate the rate of false positive matches for most types of trace evidence.
• B) Judges generally welcome information about the rate of false positives on the basis that it is useful.
• C) Judges often consider professional experience of the forensic examiner more important than a solid scientific background.
• D) Many scholars criticize the word "match" as a misleading and biased way to describe evidence.

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Definitions:

Capgras Syndrome

A psychiatric disorder where the individual believes that someone close to them has been replaced by an imposter.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is critical for emotion processing, fear responses, and memory.

Capgras Syndrome

A psychological condition where a person believes that someone they know or love has been replaced by an imposter, despite recognition of physical attributes.

Emotional Response

The psychological and physiological reactions to stimuli that are perceived as emotionally relevant.