Which of the Following Can Be Used to Establish Probable

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be used to establish probable cause?

• A) personal observations and knowledge of the investigator.
• B) suspicion.
• C) crime rates.
• D) occupation of the suspect.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

This refers to the tendency of individuals to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining another's behavior.

Actor-Observer Effect

A social psychology phenomenon where individuals attribute their own actions to situational factors but the actions of others to their personalities.

Situational Attributions

The process of attributing someone's behavior to external factors, such as situational influences or environmental conditions, as opposed to personal characteristics.

Causal Attributions

Explanations of an individual’s behavior.