In 1998, the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS) Made Recommendations on How

question 55

Multiple Choice

In 1998, the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS) made recommendations on how to reduce the number of incorrect identifications by changing some system variables. A 2014 report by the National Academies of Science added some more guidelines to the APLS's recommendations. The current best practices include all of the following procedures, EXCEPT:

• A) Sequential lineups should be preferred to simultaneous ones.
• B) Eyewitnesses should be instructed that the true criminal may not be in the lineup.
• C) Eyewitnesses should be asked how confident they are in their identification before they are given any feedback about their pick.
• D) All identification procedures should be recorded on video.

Understand formal and informal reporting formats and their appropriate contexts.

Identify the significance of processing and presenting information accurately in reports.

Recognize the importance of including all crucial information within the main body of the report.

Understand the process of documentation in report writing.

---

Definitions:

Sample Estimates

Statistical values calculated from a sample that estimate corresponding parameters in the population from which the sample is drawn.

Observational Study

A study where the researcher observes and records behavior or outcomes without actively manipulating variables or conditions.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which has significant health impacts, including increased risk of various diseases.

Heart Attacks

A medical condition, also known as myocardial infarction, resulting from the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.