Philisha Is Very Confident the Suspect Committed the Crime

question 34

Multiple Choice

Philisha is very confident the suspect committed the crime.She observed the crime from a location in which the culprit was unable to see her,and she saw the culprit for five minutes.The crime took place in a well-lit area.The police used the cognitive interview to question her about the crime,and she identified the suspect in a sequential lineup.Given this information,the jury

• A)should not take her confidence into consideration because confidence is not a good indicator of memory accuracy.
• B)should take her confidence into consideration during their deliberation,based on the idea behind the optimal conditions.
• C)should take her confidence into consideration because confidence is generally a good indicator of memory accuracy.
• D)should not take her confidence into consideration during their deliberation,based on the idea behind the optimality hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Credibility

The quality or state of being trusted, believable, or convincing.

Critical Thinking

The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas and critically assessing them.

Biopsychosocial Approach

A holistic perspective in healthcare and psychology that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding and treating illness.

Functionalism

An early school of thought promoted by James and influenced by Darwin; explored how mental and behavioral processes function—how they enable the organism to adapt, survive, and flourish.