When Witnesses Choose a Suspect from a Lineup, They Sometimes

question 18

Multiple Choice

When witnesses choose a suspect from a lineup, they sometimes identify the wrong person. To minimize such errors, psychologists recommend the following change in procedure:

• A) Present the suspects sequentially (one at a time).
• B) Tell the witness which suspect the police think is probably guilty.
• C) Provide more encouragement.
• D) Have several witnesses discuss the choice among themselves.

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Definitions:

Prisoners' Dilemma

A situation in game theory where two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not produce the optimal outcome, showcasing the conflict between personal and collective rationality.

Tying

Tying is a sales technique where a seller requires the purchaser of one product to also buy another, secondary product.

Monopoly

A market structure in which a single seller controls the entire supply of a product or service, and hence, the price, effectively blocking entry for any competitors.

Prisoners' Dilemma

A scenario in game theory in which two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not achieve the optimal outcome, illustrating the conflict between individual and collective rationality.