Rossi Is Suspected of Committing a Robbery and Appears in a Lineup

question 1

Multiple Choice

Rossi is suspected of committing a robbery and appears in a lineup in which the store clerk claims that he is the robber. As it turns out, Rossi simply looks remarkably like the person who committed the crime, but did not, himself, commit the crime. Rossi has been a victim of ____.

• A) correct rejection
• B) incorrect rejection
• C) correct identification
• D) false identification

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Definitions:

Discrimination

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

Job-relevant

Criteria or information that is directly pertinent to the performance of a specific job role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A principle that ensures all individuals have the same chance for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Affirmative Action

Policies and practices aimed at increasing opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in areas such as employment and education.