How Can Cross-Race Identification Be Improved

question 24

Multiple Choice

How can cross-race identification be improved?

• A)It cannot be improved.
• B)Require people to move beyond snap judgments and pay attention.
• C)When it is important enough,people will be motivated to do it successfully.
• D)It usually can only be improved if people spend several months living in a community with people of a different race.
• E)Set up a training program using a photo gallery and comparison techniques.

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