Mistakes in the Identification Process Typically Occur

question 80

Multiple Choice

Mistakes in the identification process typically occur

• A)during the investigation of a crime.
• B)at the moment a crime is committed.
• C)both at the moment a crime is committed and during the investigation of a crime.
• D)only when certain environmental factors are present.

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that alter brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.

Maltreatment

The abuse or neglect of a person, often resulting in physical, emotional, or psychological harm.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)

A comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals for mental disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool, test, or study consistently produces the same results under the same conditions.