When a Crime Happens Quickly and Under Poor Viewing Conditions

question 47

Multiple Choice

When a crime happens quickly and under poor viewing conditions, what stage of memory processing is most likely to be hindered?

• A) acquisition
• B) storage
• C) retrieval
• D) reconstruction

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Definitions:

Criminal Case

A legal proceeding brought by the government against an individual or entity accused of committing a crime.

Voluntary Intoxication

A legal defense claiming that a person's ability to understand the wrongfulness of his or her actions was impaired due to intentional consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Premeditation

The action of planning or plotting in advance, especially with intent to commit a specific act such as a crime.

Criminal Liability

The legal responsibility for a crime, involving the imposition of penalties or other legal consequences on a person who commits a criminal act.