In a Properly Conducted Lineup, Wherein Eyewitnesses Are Asked to Identify

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a properly conducted lineup, wherein eyewitnesses are asked to identify criminals who they saw commit a crime, the foils in the lineup are people who ____.

• A) are all suspects of the crime
• B) are all known to be innocent of the crime
• C) do not match the physical description of the suspect
• D) do not match the psychological profile of the suspect

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Definitions:

Opposites Attracting

The popular notion that individuals with differing personalities, interests, or physical traits are often drawn to each other, forming a complementary relationship.

Authoritarian Personalities

Personality traits characterized by strict adherence to authority and conformity, often at the expense of personal freedom.

Discrimination

Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, through a cycle of reinforcement between thought and action, either intentionally or unintentionally leads to its own realization.