Regarding Methods of Measuring Memory, Which of the Following Statements

question 249

Multiple Choice

Regarding methods of measuring memory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Recognition memory can be amazingly accurate for pictures and photographs.
• B)Recall is usually superior to recognition.
• C)Witnesses who disagree when they try to recall a suspect's height, weight, age, or eye color often agree completely when they merely need to recognize the person.
• D)Many hundreds of people have been put in jail on the basis of mistaken eyewitness memories.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state in which individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in group settings, often leading to atypical behavior.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A social psychology phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group.

Collective Violence

Acts of violence committed by groups of individuals, often with a shared social or political objective.

Collective Behavior

Actions or reactions of a group of people in situations where conventional norms and laws are perceived as less applicable, often spontaneously arising.