With respect to lineup identification, Devine found that eyewitnesses tend to be less accurate when
a. there are six foils present in the lineup.
b. the suspect is of the same race as the witness.
c. the witness is informed that the culprit was in the lineup.
d. the suspect and the foils are viewed one at a time.
c
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A. Proximity to metal objects can trigger asthma attacks. B. Respiratory infections, airborne irritants, and stress are the main culprits. C. Riding in a car with thee windows rolled up is troublesome. D. Certain toothpastes have been shown to induce asthmatic symptoms.
A study on child-rearing practices in different cultures and their effects on personality concluded that:
a. restrictive parental practices adversely affected the mental health and emotional well-being of Arab teenagers. b. the effect child-rearing practices have on the development of personality is neutralized by the time an individual reaches adolescence. c. parents in individualistic cultures tended to be noncoercive, democratic, and permissive. d. Chinese mothers living in Canada were found to be less authoritarian in raising their children than non-Chinese mothers in Canada.
Ever since Michelle failed her biology test, she thinks that she will never be able to find a job when she eventually graduates. She feels that she will end up homeless. This situation best demonstrates:
A) psychological hardiness. B) self-efficacy expectations. C) the coronary-prone behavior pattern. D) irrational beliefs.
Darryl decides to start reviewing for his exam by studying 20 minutes a day for 10 days rather than just studying 3–4 hours the night before his exam. He is making use of:
a) cramming. b) delayed practice. c) spaced practice. d) massed practice.