In Chapter 1 of the Text, the Introductory Vignette Describes

question 20

Multiple Choice

In Chapter 1 of the text, the introductory vignette describes an incident in which Robert Dziekañski arrived in the Vancouver International Airport to meet his mother. He spoke no English and expressed frustration and agitation after a long series of meetings with immigration officials. Four RCMP officers arrived on the scene and when Mr. Dziekañski picked up a stapler they Tasered him five times and he died. Researchers in psychology might be interested in this incident because:

• A) it highlights how emotional stress causes otherwise innocent victims to act irrationally
• B) it highlights how emotional stress causes RCMP officers to Taser victims
• C) it demonstrates the reliability of eyewitness testimony
• D) it demonstrates how emotional stress can influence decision making

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