When Criminal Psychologists Distinguish Between System Variables and Estimator Variables

question 29

Multiple Choice

When criminal psychologists distinguish between system variables and estimator variables as two sources of inaccuracy in eyewitness reports and identifications, they are distinguishing between variables ____.

• A)that are under the control of the criminal justice system versus those that are not
• B)that are static versus those that are present only at the scene of the crime
• C)that are relatively objective versus those that are subjective
• D)that are based on memory versus those that are based on inference

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Definitions:

Labor Force

The total number of people employed or actively seeking employment in a country or region.

Natural Rate

Often refers to the natural rate of unemployment where the economy is in equilibrium, or the long-term interest rate unaffected by short-term fluctuations.

Unemployment

A situation where individuals who are capable of working and willing to work at current wage rates cannot find employment.

Unemployment Rate

The extent of unemployment in the labor force, represented by those actively seeking employment.