The Case of Father Bernard Pagano, Who Was Identified by Seven

question 126

Multiple Choice

The case of Father Bernard Pagano, who was identified by seven eyewitnesses as a criminal, was an instance of a __________.

• A) tip of the tongue phenomenon
• B) retrieval failure
• C) primacy effect
• D) false positive

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Definitions:

Criminal Law

The body of law that pertains to crimes, prescribing conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people.

Burdens of Proof

The obligation to prove allegations presented in a legal dispute.

Substantive Law

The part of law that governs the rights and duties of individuals and collective bodies, as opposed to procedural law which governs how those rights and duties are enforced.

Legal Rights

Entitlements or permissions granted to individuals by law, allowing them to take certain actions or to be treated in certain ways.