A Witness to a Bank Robbery Was Interviewed and Asked

question 103

Multiple Choice

A witness to a bank robbery was interviewed and asked to provide details about the suspect's race, age, facial characteristics, height, weight, and clothing. Sometime later, the witness was interviewed again and asked to provide additional details. Which would the witness be least likely to recall?

• A)the size of the suspect relative to the average person
• B)the color of the suspect's eyes
• C)what was printed on the suspect's t-shirt
• D)what the suspect said during the robbery

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Definitions:

Frustration

The blocking of goal-directed activity. According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, frustration leads to aggression.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or psychological.

Equity

Fairness and justice in the distribution of resources and treatment of individuals within a society.

Rewards

Benefits, monetary or otherwise, given to individuals as recognition for their efforts, achievements, or behavior.