Eyewitnesses Tend to Be Better at Identifying Members of Their

question 154

Multiple Choice

Eyewitnesses tend to be better at identifying members of their own ethnic group than persons from other groups. This phenomenon is best explained by

• A)memory decay.
• B)the disuse theory of forgetting.
• C)the tendency to categorize strangers in general terms.
• D)the tendency to repress traumatic encounters.

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Definitions:

Lateral Roots

Secondary roots that grow laterally from the primary root, enhancing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.

Pericycle

A layer of cells in plant roots, located just inside the endodermis, involved in the formation of lateral roots and sometimes contributing to secondary growth.

Cladode

A type of stem that resembles a leaf, functioning in photosynthesis, found in plants such as cacti and certain succulents.

Photosynthetic Stem

A stem that performs photosynthesis, similar to leaves, commonly found in plants living in arid environments.