When Eyewitnesses View a Simultaneous Lineup, They Tend to Compare

question 12

Multiple Choice

When eyewitnesses view a simultaneous lineup, they tend to compare people in the lineup with one another and then identify the person who most looks like their mental image of the criminal. To remedy this situation, lineups should be:

• A) administered simultaneously.
• B) administered sequentially.
• C) video recorded.
• D) preceded by expert testimony.

Understand the legal and ethical considerations in debt collection practices.

Identify federal laws related to credit and consumer protection.

Analyze situations for potential violations of consumer credit protection laws.

Distinguish between legal and illegal practices in debt collection.

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