At Trial, the First Step in Laying the Foundation for the Introduction

question 23

Multiple Choice

At trial, the first step in laying the foundation for the introduction of a gun is to have someone:

• A)identify the gun being introduced at trial and testify where it was found.
• B)identify the gun being introduced at trial as the gun found in the possession of the defendant.
• C)identify the gun being introduced at trial as the one the defendant used while committed the crime he/she is now charged with committing.
• D)identify the gun and explain the results of tests they conducted on it.

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Definitions:

Trait

A stable characteristic or quality that describes a person's typical thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Social-cognitive

Pertains to the branch of psychology that examines the influence of social contexts and cognitive processes on individuals' behaviors and perceptions.

Psychodynamic

Pertaining to a psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept proposed by psychologist Albert Bandura, suggesting that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.