Diego Is a Forensic Expert Who Is Asked to Testify

question 25

Multiple Choice

Diego is a forensic expert who is asked to testify whether the wound that the victim died from came from a knife found in the suspect's car. Diego has confirmed a high level of agreement between the knife and the wound, which in his professional opinion means the wound was produced by the knife in question. This type of opinion is called a(n) :

• A) quantitative statement.
• B) uncorroborated match.
• C) match plus statistics.
• D) individualization.

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Definitions:

Acquisition

In classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the conditioned response.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, which can cause damage or stimulation.

Shaping

A method of behavior training in which successive approximations toward a target behavior are reinforced.

Generalization

The process of applying the knowledge gained from specific instances to broader situations or populations.