An eyewitness identified Ashtok from a lineup as the man who robbed the bookstore. As an employee of the store, Ashtok was present during the crime but was not the person who committed the crime. The eyewitness's false identification was most likely the result of
a. the leniency bias.
b. the misinformation effect.
c. a familiarity-induced bias.
d. the fundamental attribution error.
c
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A. glycogen and dopamine B. adrenaline and norepinephrine C. ACTH and dopamine D. glucose and glycogen
A specific impairment of reading in a person with adequate vision and adequate skills in other academic areas is referred to as ____
a. Broca's aphasia b. Wernicke's aphasia c. Williams' syndrome d. dyslexia
The causes of schizophrenia are well known and documented
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If deception must be used, a postexperiment debriefing must thoroughly explain to participants:
A) the ethics committee review of the study. B) why the deception was necessary. C) the general purpose of the study. D) potential costs and benefits of the study.