Section 6.6 Quiz

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. Which of the following describes how age affects the likelihood of errors made duringeye witness identifications?

Errors are higher for children and for older adults. correct incorrect

Errors increase with age across lifespan. correct incorrect

Errors decrease with age across lifespan. correct incorrect

Errors are unaffected by age. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following have been used to reduce bias and errors in eyewitness testimony?

Double-blind lineup correct incorrect

Sequential lineup correct incorrect

Cognitive interviewing correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is a hallmark of the cognitive interview in the context of eyewitness identification?

Ask the interviewee to freely associate—say anything that comes to mind. correct incorrect

Explore the interviewee's past (e.g., childhood) to facilitate correct identification of a "perpetrator." correct incorrect

Ask open-ended questions at a slow, relaxed pace, and encourage the interviewee to freely answer. correct incorrect

Ask leading questions and interrupt witnesses when going off-track. correct incorrect

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