Regarding Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 7

Multiple Choice

Regarding eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Eyewitness testimony is often flawed and full of errors.
• B)Eyewitnesses are more likely to make mistakes when identifying members of a race other than their own.
• C)The more confidently an eyewitness expresses his/her testimony, the much higher the accuracy of the person's testimony is likely to be.
• D)People who take longer to answer questions in giving testimony are less likely to be accurate than those who respond quickly.
• E)Highly attractive or highly unattractive faces are more likely to be accurately identified than faces of average attractiveness.

Recognize the role of reinforcement in behavior frequency, according to Skinner's theory.

Comprehend the fundamentals of response deprivation theory and its developers.

Apply Premack’s principle in modifying behaviors by understanding the relationship between preferred and less preferred activities.

Understand how probability and deprivation influence an activity’s reinforcement value.

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Price-Earnings Ratio

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Investors

Individuals or entities that allocate capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns.

Premium

An amount paid in addition to the standard or original price, often for insurance, bonds, or faster service.

Shares Of Common Stock

Units of ownership in a corporation, providing shareholders with a proportion of the company's profits and voting rights.