DrLopez Works for the Criminal Court in Miami,Florida

question 46

Multiple Choice

Dr.Lopez works for the criminal court in Miami,Florida.She interviews and examines defendants who are being tried for serious crimes.After she meets with the defendants,she determines if they are competent to stand trial.Dr.Lopez is a:

• A)forensic pathologist.
• B)forensic psychologist.
• C)forensic entomologist.
• D)forensic accountant.

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Definitions:

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, often due to damage in the visual cortex.

Dual Processing

The principle that our mind operates on two levels simultaneously, conscious and unconscious processing.

Unconscious Inferences

Unconscious inferences are judgements or decisions made without conscious awareness, often based on prior experiences and knowledge.

Visual Distraction

Anything in the visual field that can divert attention away from the intended focus.