An Eyewitness Is Much More Likely to Identify Accurately Someone

question 35

Short Answer

An eyewitness is much more likely to identify accurately someone of his or her own race than someone of a different race. This is called __________ bias.

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Definitions:

Illness Behavior

The ways in which individuals experience, perceive, and respond to their health problems, including seeking treatment and how they communicate their symptoms.

Sick Role Behavior

A concept in sociology referring to the pattern of expectations that define appropriate behavior for the sick and those who take care of them.

Medical Errors

Mistakes in healthcare provision that could lead to incorrect or unintended outcomes, affecting patient safety.

Young Adults

Individuals in their late teens to early thirties, often considered a critical life stage with unique developmental challenges and opportunities.