Greg Is Viewing a Lineup with Simultaneous Presentation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Greg is viewing a lineup with simultaneous presentation. He had told police that the person he saw commit the crime is white with light color hair. When presented with six white people in his lineup, he chooses the person who has the lightest color hair in the group. How would we best characterize this judgment?

• A)It is an absolute judgment.
• B)It is a precision judgment.
• C)It is a relative judgment.
• D)It is a discrepancy judgment.

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Definitions:

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests mechanisms, such as societal norms and regulations, are used to maintain social order by discouraging deviant and criminal behavior.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative responses from others.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions used by societies to regulate individual behavior, ensuring conformity to laws and social norms.

Label

A term or phrase used to categorize and identify individuals or groups based on characteristics or behaviors.