One Reason Why the Legal Process Is an Important Application

question 48

Multiple Choice

One reason why the legal process is an important application of social psychology is because

• A) many social psychologists are legal consultants.
• B) police officers are trained to avoid the fundamental attribution error.
• C) processes like prejudice and first impressions influence jury decisions.
• D) suspects can use social psychology to their advantage and be found "not guilty."

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including hallucinations and delusions, primarily in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and perceives reality, often involving hallucinations and delusions.

Hospital Records

Documents that contain detailed accounts of a patient's medical history, treatments received, and progress notes, maintained by healthcare institutions.

Psychotic Symptoms

Experiences that indicate a loss of contact with reality, such as hallucinations or delusions.