With Regard to Wells' Distinction Between System Variables and Estimator

question 43

Multiple Choice

With regard to Wells' distinction between system variables and estimator variables,which of the following is not a system variable in eyewitnessidentification?

• A)Eyewitness interviews
• B)Police lineups
• C)Suspect's race
• D)Showups

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Definitions:

Stimulus Array

A set or collection of stimuli presented to an individual in order to elicit responses or behaviors for study.

Mental Set

A habitual strategy or pattern of approach for understanding and solving problems.

Eye Position

The specific location or orientation of the eyes, often used in psychological experiments to infer attention or interest.

Fovea

The area roughly at the retina’s center where cones are plentiful and visual acuity is greatest.