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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Recognize the role of Earth's axial tilt in seasonal changes and its influence on climate and ecosystems.

Understand the diversity and competition for resources in tropical rain forests.

Identify roles and relationships of organisms in the transmission of diseases like cholera.

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Definitions:

Diffuse Status Characteristics

Attributes that individuals carry into social situations that can affect perceptions and interactions, often unrelated to specific abilities or tasks at hand.

Status Allocation

The process by which social status is distributed among the members of a group.

Gender And Race

Social categories that significantly impact an individual's identity and experiences based on their gender and racial or ethnic background.

High Levels Of Obedience

A psychological phenomenon where individuals comply with orders from an authority figure, often against their own personal morals or beliefs.