Behavioral Science in Forensics
Behavioral Science in Forensics Quiz Crafted By-
Saumya Solanki
Scientific Officer
Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
Introduction to Behavioral Science in Forensics
Forensic behavioral analysis is a discipline that applies the behavioral sciences to aid law criminal justice agencies, employers, and other organizations in the prevention, response, and mitigation of crises, disasters, and critical incidents. Criminal behavior analysis, or 'forensic psychology' as it is more commonly referred to, combines an understanding of the criminal justice system with an in-depth study of the mindset and motivation of violent criminals.
Let's look at the questions and their answer.
Ques 1. Which of the following is not related to the field ‘Forensic Behavioural Science’:
a) Understanding how criminal behaviour is produced and what might be done to prevent such behaviour
b) Behavioural science in forensics is the study of the relationship between human behaviour and offending
c) Forensic Behavioural Science is the sub-field of Forensic Psychology
d) None of the above
Answer- d) None of the above
Ques 2. The role of forensic behavioural scientist is/are:
a) To identify behaviours that indicate the possibility of re-offense
b) To prevent crimes before they are committed
c) To inform therapists on how to administer behavioural therapy to help an individual to move away from violent/ criminal thoughts and actions
d) All of the above
Answer- d) All of the above
Ques 3. What is the best suitable term for tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend is referred to as:
a) Deception
b) Recidivism
c) Chicanery
d) Subterfuge
Answer- b) Recidivism
Ques 4. What is the full form of ABA:
a) Advanced Behaviour Analysis
b) Analysis of Bipolar Abnormality
c) Applied Behaviour Analysis
d) None of the above
Answer- c) Applied Behaviour Analysis
Ques 5. NCAVC stands for:
a) National Core for the Analysis of Violent Crime
b) National Centre for the Analysis of Vicious Crime
c) National Centre for the Application of Violent Crime
d) National Centre for the Analysis of Violent Crime
Answer- d) National Centre for the Analysis of Violent Crime
Ques 6. Who is the founding father of Forensic Psychology:
a) Alfred Binet
b) Hugo Munsterberg
c) Wilhelm Wundt
d) Alphonse Bertillon
Answer- b) Hugo Munsterberg
Ques 7. Which of the following is/are the essential personality factors in Eynseck’s PEN Model:
a) Neuroticism
b) Extraversion
c) Psychoticism
d) All of the above
Answer- d) All of the above
Ques 8. A person who is defined by traits like lack of empathy, hostility, socialization deficit, cruelty, hostility and aggressiveness:
a) Neurotic person
b) Psychotic person
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer- b) Psychotic person
Ques 9. Trait/s that can lead to criminal behaviour is/are:
a) Cognitive distortion
b) Low self-control
c) Dysfunctional family
d) All of the above
Answer- d) All of the above
Ques 10. ABA can be described as:
a) A systematic and scientific approach to understanding behaviour in order to improve & change behaviours for the benefit of society/ of social interest
b) Application of behaviour analytic principles to enhance socially important behaviours
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer- c) Both a and b