The Chain of Possession Traces Who Had Control Over a Piece

question 16

True/False

The chain of possession traces who had control over a piece of physical evidence from when it was first found until its introduction at trial.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Cause

Attributions of behavior to personal characteristics or dispositions rather than situational factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their own actions to situations and others' actions to their personalities.

Latané And Darley

They are social psychologists known for their work on the bystander effect, demonstrating that the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help.