Which of the Following Is NOT True About Searching for Evidence

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about searching for evidence at the crime scene?

• A)It is advantageous to have the victim present because he or she may be able to point out evidence.
• B)A thorough search should be conducted as soon as possible.
• C)Investigators should search for non-traditional weapons such as broken bottles and ashtrays.
• D)It is not necessary to find fingerprints because the victim can identify the attacker.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process through which people receive, organize, and interpret information from the environment.

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.

False Confidence

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Glass Ceiling Effect

An invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and members of visible minorities.