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.

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Definitions:

Visual Stimuli

Objects or aspects within the environment that are perceived visually, influencing psychological responses.

Rehearsed

The act of practicing or going over material in preparation for a presentation or performance.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes.

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory capable of storing an unlimited amount of information for periods ranging from several minutes to a lifetime.