Forensic Confirmation Bias Occurs When a Prior Expectation About the Guilt

question 51

True/False

Forensic confirmation bias occurs when a prior expectation about the guilt (or innocence)of a suspect influences a witness's judgments and perceptions toward new evidence in a confirmatory manner.

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Definitions:

Transference

An unconscious redirection of feelings from one person to another, often reproduced in therapy sessions.

Interpretation

The act of explaining or giving meaning to information, events, or behaviors based on one's perspective or understanding.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which the patient is invited to share any thoughts, feelings, or images that come to mind, without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Resistance

The act of opposing or struggling against something, which can be manifest in various forms, including psychological and physical resistance.