To Make Lineups More Accurate, Why Should Police Officers Tell

question 62

Multiple Choice

To make lineups more accurate, why should police officers tell witnesses that the lineup may not include the suspect?

• A) because it is difficult for witnesses to admit that the culprit is not present
• B) because the witnesses may be afraid
• C) to increase their feeling of confidence in their decision
• D) to get them to pay attention to the instructions they are given

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Definitions:

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved.

Internalized

The process of incorporating external costs or benefits into the market price of goods or services.

Efficient

Refers to a situation where resources are utilized in the best possible manner to produce desired outcomes without wasting materials, energy, or time.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate different aspects of its economy.