Elena Was Suspected of Committing a Fraud

question 44

Multiple Choice

Elena was suspected of committing a fraud. Investigators asked her to tell her story in reverse. This promising lie-detection technique is based on the idea that narrating backwards:

• A) makes suspects likely to confess.
• B) causes false negative admission of guilt.
• C) will be accepted by courts as evidence.
• D) increases cognitive load.

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Definitions:

Opinionated Information

Information that contains personal beliefs or judgments rather than factual data alone.

Agenda Setting

The process by which the media or political figures prioritize certain issues, making them more salient in the public's perception.

Political Story

A narrative or account that involves political events, figures, or contexts, often influencing public perception or policy.

Televised Presidential Debate

A broadcasted event in which presidential candidates discuss their policies, answer questions, and debate opposing viewpoints in front of a national audience.