When Psychological Scientists Examined 40 Cases Where Wrongful Conviction Had

question 108

Multiple Choice

When psychological scientists examined 40 cases where wrongful conviction had been established beyond doubt, they found that ________ of these cases had involved a false identification by one or more eyewitnesses.

• A) 5 percent
• B) 20 percent
• C) 50 percent
• D) 90 percent

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Definitions:

Humanistic Theory

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential, self-growth, and self-actualization, often associated with psychologists such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Cognitive Information-Processing

A psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people process, store, and use information in their minds.

Physiological Forces

Factors related to the physical and biological functions of organisms that affect behavior, health, and well-being.