Concerning Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 66

Multiple Choice

Concerning eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Since DNA testing became available, more than 300 people who were convicted in the United States of major crimes have been exonerated after serving an average of 13.6 years in prison.
• B) An eyewitness's perception and memory for an event may be affected by his or her attitudes and expectations.
• C) Our everyday perceptions are rarely as inaccurate or distorted as those of an emotional eyewitness to a crime.
• D) Personal objectivity requires frequent reality testing to maintain.

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Definitions:

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey emotional states or reactions, often universally recognized emotions such as happiness, anger, or surprise.

Self-Awareness Theory

The theory that aspects of the self—one’s attitudes, values, and goals—will be most likely to influence behavior when attention is focused on the self.

Negative Self-Related Discrepancy

The difference between one’s self-perception and an ideal or desired self, often leading to negative emotions or self-evaluation.

Escape Self-Awareness

A psychological state or strategy where individuals deflect attention away from themselves to avoid distressing self-reflection or evaluation.