Causal Chains of Evidence Describe the Events of a Crime

question 47

True/False

Causal chains of evidence describe the events of a crime in terms of cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in group settings where individuals reduce their effort because they believe other members of the group will compensate.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Making Attributions

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others by assigning causes to these behaviors.

Dissonance Levels

A term used to describe the amount of conflict or inconsistency between an individual's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, leading to a state of psychological discomfort.