Why Is Trying to Catch Identity Thieves in the Act

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why is trying to catch identity thieves in the act not generally helpful?

• A) They lie so well that you cannot know their true identity.
• B) Only amateur identity thieves are sloppy enough to get caught in the act.
• C) Immediate arrests don't normally take place unless a law-enforcement officer happens to be at the scene of the crime.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Ego-Ideal

Part of the psychoanalytic theory, representing an individual's personal standard of what is morally and ethically right or wrong.

Personality

The amalgamation of qualities that shapes a person's distinctive individuality.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical way to avoid the true explanation.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and confrontations with unpleasant aspects of reality.