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In the 1990s, a subcommittee was appointed by the American Psychology-Law Society and Division 41 of the American Psychological Association to review scientific evidence regarding eyewitness testimony. According to the subcommittee's recommendations, a person who conducts the lineup or photo spread in a case
 
  a. should know the identity of the suspect.
  b. should tell the eyewitness that the suspect in the case appears in the lineup or photo spread.
  c. should ensure that the suspect doesn't stand out from the others in either appearance or dress.
  d. all of the above

Question 2

Dr. Lacombe conducts a study where he recruits a group of 50 participants and has them watch a 10-second film clip of a man breaking into and entering a house. Afterwards, participants are asked about what they observed. Based on the available research on eyewitness testimony, what do you think Dr. Lacombe will find?
 
  a. If the participants provide their testimony immediately after the film clip, their reports will be accurate.
  b. The participants will not all agree on basic, specific details such as the subject's height or hair color.
  c. None of the participants will provide correct eyewitness testimony.
  d. none of the above


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softEldritch

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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