Thomas Is the Victim of a Crime, and He Has

question 55

Multiple Choice

Thomas is the victim of a crime, and he has been called down to the police station to view a lineup. After some thought, he chooses the fourth person from the left. The detective administering the lineup says, "Good, we thought that was the one." What is likely the result of this confirming feedback?

• A)Thomas is unwilling to testify at the trial.
• B)Thomas now has doubts about this person's face with that of the one in his memories of the crime.
• C)Thomas feels more confident about his identification.
• D)Thomas is willing to testify but has doubts about his choice.

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Definitions:

Cooperative Project

A collaborative effort where individuals work together towards a common goal, sharing resources and responsibilities.

Ethnic Background

The cultural heritage, nationality, race, religion, and language of an individual or their ancestors.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading individuals to change their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance.

Contemptuous

Showing a strong feeling of disdain or scorn for someone or something.