Concerning Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE

question 78

Multiple Choice

Concerning eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

• A)Now that DNA testing is available, more than 200 people who were convicted of murder, rape, and other crimes in the United States based on eyewitness testimony have been exonerated.
• B)Our everyday perceptions are frequently as inaccurate or distorted as those of an emotional eyewitness to a crime.
• C)Personal objectivity requires frequent reality testing to maintain.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Social-Responsibility Norm

A societal expectation that people should help those who are dependent upon them or in need, fostering a sense of community and welfare.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend more positive judgments or treatment to members of one's own group over those outside the group.

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is fundamentally fair, leading to attributing consequences to actions on a moral basis.

Win-Win Solution

A resolution to a problem or conflict where all parties involved gain something beneficial.