Kirby is a juror in a rape trial in which both the prosecution and defense are relying on eyewitnesses. It is likely that Kirby will
a. be able to determine which eyewitnesses are accurate.
b. use eyewitness confidence as a cue to eyewitness accuracy.
c. underestimate the accuracy of all of the eyewitnesses.
d. understand the factors that influence eyewitness accuracy enough to determine whether an eyewitness isbiased.
Question 2
Which statement concerning the relationship between competition and prejudice is false?
a. Imagined competition can lead to prejudice just as much as actual competition.
b. The perception that one is not doing as well as out group members is sufficient to produce prejudice.
c. Prejudice can result from competitive threat to the in group as well as the individual.
d. Super ordinate goals help diffuse conflict between children, but not adults.
Kirby's Dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi) in Tsumeb, Namibia.
Defense Mechanisms Cont.
Defense Mechanisms Cont.
This woman in New Delhi, India, is protesting the lack of prosecution of rapists.
Defense and counter defense.