Which of the Following Is True of Evidence Ploys

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of evidence ploys?

• A)Researchers have shown how evidence ploys lead people to believe they committed acts they did not actually commit.
• B)It is illegal for interrogators to lie to suspects about the existence of evidence linking them to the crime.
• C)Feeding false information to suspects can cause them to make a distinction between true and false memories.
• D)Feeding false information to suspects can cause them to suspect all external sources to infer what happened.

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Definitions:

N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)

A receptor in the brain that plays a key role in synaptic plasticity, memory function, and involved in neuronal communication.

Cholinesterase

is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine and other choline esters that function as neurotransmitters, important in muscle function and memory.

Lewy Body

Abnormal aggregations of protein that develop inside nerve cells, contributing to Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Frontotemporal Degeneration

A group of brain disorders caused by the progressive loss of nerve cells in the frontal and/or temporal lobes, affecting behavior, language, and movement.