Spontaneous Statements Uttered by a Suspect at the Time of a Crime

question 2

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous statements uttered by a suspect at the time of a crime, concerning and closely related to actions involved in the crime, are referred to as what type of statements?

• A)in flagrante delicto
• B)exculpatory
• C)res gestae
• D)uttering

Describe common biases influencing the impressions we form of others.

Recognize the role of prototypes in social categorization.

Grasp the principles of implicit personality theories and their influence on perception of others.

Understand how cues (consistency, distinctiveness, consensus, recency) influence our perception of others.

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Definitions:

Restraint Of Trade

Legal term referring to contractual obligations that limit a person’s freedom to engage in business activities with others, often scrutinized for its impact on free trade.

Contract Law

The collection of legal principles that oversees the formation, implementation, and understanding of contracts between individuals.

Competition

The rivalry between companies or individuals for market share, customers, sales, or recognition, driving innovation, quality, and value in services or products.

Infants

Legally refers to individuals who are under the age of majority, typically below 18 years, and are often considered incapable of entering into certain contracts or agreements.