You and a Friend Are Sitting in the Dorm Watching

question 168

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are sitting in the dorm watching a televised trial.A witness currently on the stand repeats several times that he saw the defendant leaving the murder scene and that he is sure.Your friend comments,"Well,that about does it.If he says the defendant did it and is confident about it,then that's it!" What do you say?

• A) "Eyewitness testimony is very reliable."
• B) "Accuracy of an eyewitness is usually very high."
• C) "Confidence of an eyewitness is strongly related to accuracy of the testimony."
• D) "Don't be so quick. There is a weak relationship between confidence of the eyewitness and the accuracy of the testimony."

Understand and refute myths surrounding rape, including the capability of women to commit rape and misconceptions about rape victims.

Analyze the causes and support systems behind male aggression towards women, including the role of male peer support.

Comprehend the purpose and challenges of rape shield laws in protecting victims' rights and privacy.

Explore the cultural and psychological impacts of rape on victims and their relationships.

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