Oftentimes, the Post-Indentification Boost in an Eyewitness's Confidence Level About

question 58

Multiple Choice

Oftentimes, the post-indentification boost in an eyewitness's confidence level about his or her testimony can be explained by cognitive dissonance, which is a(n) :

• A) uncomfortable feeling when someone has conflicting thoughts.
• B) tendency to maintain a steady course of action.
• C) tendency to become more certain of your opinion over time.
• D) unconscious pleasant feeling when someone is positive of being right.

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Definitions:

Weak Eyewash

Insufficient or ineffective rationalizations or excuses; colloquially, a weak attempt to explain away a problem.

Acid Base

Related to the concepts of acidity and alkalinity, crucial in chemistry, biology, and medicine for maintaining proper pH balance in substances and living organisms.

Magnesium Hydroxide

An inorganic compound used as an antacid and laxative.

Milk Of Magnesia

A liquid medication, primarily used as an antacid and laxative, containing magnesium hydroxide.