Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Steps

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps social psychologists recommend in order to reduce the likelihood of an incorrect identification in a police line-up?

• A)Allow witnesses to discuss with each other the characteristics of the suspect.
• B)Minimize the time between the crime and the identification of suspects.
• C)Make sure everyone in the lineup resembles the witness's description of the suspect.
• D)Always include the suspect in an initial lineup.
• E)Present pictures of people sequentially instead of simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Electra Complex

In psychoanalytic theory, a girl's psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Phallic Stage

is a psychoanalytic concept referring to a stage of psychosexual development in young children where focus and pleasure are on the genital area.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.

Weak Superego

A term from psychoanalytic theory describing a poorly developed superego, leading to difficulty in controlling impulses and adhering to societal norms.