Because It Is Difficult to Determine for Certain Whether a Person

question 52

Multiple Choice

Because it is difficult to determine for certain whether a person who has been accused of breaking the law is innocent or guilty, many studies of lie detection use the

• A) guilty-knowledge technique.
• B) control-question technique.
• C) mock-crime procedure.
• D) all of the above
• E) both A and B

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Definitions:

Cross-Situationally Consistent

Describes traits or behaviors that remain stable across different environments and contexts, indicating a core aspect of a person's personality.

Observed Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual in various situations, which are watchable and measurable by others or oneself.

First Impressions

The immediate thoughts and judgments formed about a person or situation upon initial exposure.

Big Five Personality Traits

A model outlining five broad dimensions used to describe human personality: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.