In a Study of How Eyewitness Confidence Can Be Manipulated

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a study of how eyewitness confidence can be manipulated, subjects were asked to identify a suspect in a murder at a Target store. Which is NOT one of the outcomes for those who were told they had chosen the right man?

• A) They felt that they were easily able to make the identification.
• B) They were aware that they had been swayed by the positive feedback.
• C) They believed that they had a better view of the criminal.
• D) They were certain they paid more attention to the crime.

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