Question 1

The main reasons social psychologists have studied the legal system are ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  many social psychologists are legal consultants and social psychologists have an advantage in the court room due to their study of the law 
B)  because of its importance in daily life and many social psychologists are legal consultants 
C)  because it is an applied setting in which to study basic psychological processes and because of its importance in daily life 
D)  because it is an applied setting in which to study basic psychological processes and social psychologists have an advantage in the court room due to their study of the law 
A)  many social psychologists are legal consultants and social psychologists have an advantage in the court room due to their study of the law 
B)  because of its importance in daily life and many social psychologists are legal consultants 
C)  because it is an applied setting in which to study basic psychological processes and because of its importance in daily life 
D)  because it is an applied setting in which to study basic psychological processes and social psychologists have an advantage in the court room due to their study of the law

Question 2

Identify and define the three stages of memory processing.

Accepted Answer

The three processes of memory processing

Question 3

It is possible that before eyewitnesses came forward to identify Randall Adams as the man who murdered a police officer, they had seen his face on television or in the newspaper. Because they saw Adams in the media, they might have come to believe that he was the man they saw on the road where the murder occurred. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  own-race bias 
B)  source monitoring errors 
C)  the power of schemas to bias attention 
D)  racial misidentification 
A)  own-race bias 
B)  source monitoring errors 
C)  the power of schemas to bias attention 
D)  racial misidentification

Question 4

What recommendation would you give police officers to prevent false identifications during lineups?

Accepted Answer

A)  show all the potential perpetrators at once 
B)  decrease witnesses' stress levels by only showing them mug shots 
C)  tell witnesses that the lineup may not include the suspect 
D)  use foils with a wide range of physical characteristics 
A)  show all the potential perpetrators at once 
B)  decrease witnesses' stress levels by only showing them mug shots 
C)  tell witnesses that the lineup may not include the suspect 
D)  use foils with a wide range of physical characteristics

Question 5

Julie is confident that she has correctly identified the suspect in a robbery. What should jurors conclude about the accuracy of her identification of the suspect?

Accepted Answer

A)  That she is probably very accurate. 
B)  That her confidence has very little to do with how accurate she is. 
C)  That she is probably dead wrong. 
D)  That it is completely irrelevant information. 
A)  That she is probably very accurate. 
B)  That her confidence has very little to do with how accurate she is. 
C)  That she is probably dead wrong. 
D)  That it is completely irrelevant information.

Question 6

The process whereby information obtained after an event alters memories of the event is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reconstructive memory 
B)  unconscious transference 
C)  selective memory 
D)  node integration 
A)  reconstructive memory 
B)  unconscious transference 
C)  selective memory 
D)  node integration

Question 7

One day, your roommate asks you if you like the new sculpture outside of the Fine Arts building. You tell him that you like the sculpture there, but you later realize that the sculpture actually is in front of the Administration building. It seems your roommate's __________ question yielded a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  misleading; false memory 
B)  misleading; reconstructed memory 
C)  directive; false memory 
D)  rhetorical; reconstructed memory 
A)  misleading; false memory 
B)  misleading; reconstructed memory 
C)  directive; false memory 
D)  rhetorical; reconstructed memory

Question 8

You are a defense attorney and you are choosing jurors. In order to help your client avoid a severe charge, what sort of jury would you select?

Accepted Answer

A)  twelve people who all feel exactly the same way, with very little diversity 
B)  equal numbers of males and females 
C)  It doesn't matter; the system guarantees a fair trial. 
D)  at least a couple of jurors who may hold a minority opinion on the case 
A)  twelve people who all feel exactly the same way, with very little diversity 
B)  equal numbers of males and females 
C)  It doesn't matter; the system guarantees a fair trial. 
D)  at least a couple of jurors who may hold a minority opinion on the case

Question 9

Source monitoring is defined as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the process whereby memories of an event become distorted by information encountered after the event occurred 
B)  the process whereby people try to identify the source of their memories 
C)  the process by which recollections of a past event, such as sexual abuse, that has been forgotten or repressed 
D)  the process by which people recall information stored in their memories 
A)  the process whereby memories of an event become distorted by information encountered after the event occurred 
B)  the process whereby people try to identify the source of their memories 
C)  the process by which recollections of a past event, such as sexual abuse, that has been forgotten or repressed 
D)  the process by which people recall information stored in their memories

Question 10

In jury deliberations, __________ and __________ are often used to convince dissenting jurors to adopt the majority point of view.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotypes; prejudice 
B)  low self-esteem; high self-esteem 
C)  normative conformity, informational conformity 
D)  one-sided messages; peripheral route processing 
A)  stereotypes; prejudice 
B)  low self-esteem; high self-esteem 
C)  normative conformity, informational conformity 
D)  one-sided messages; peripheral route processing

Question 11

Jack has just been interrogated as a suspect in a robbery for over ten hours and is psychologically fatigued and confused about what to believe. According to the authors of your text, which of the following is Jack most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  adamantly plead his innocence 
B)  refuse to speak without a lawyer present 
C)  become delirious and require mental hospitalization 
D)  confess to the crime and end the agony 
A)  adamantly plead his innocence 
B)  refuse to speak without a lawyer present 
C)  become delirious and require mental hospitalization 
D)  confess to the crime and end the agony

Question 12

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the storage process of memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once an event is acquired, it is placed in storage, much like a photo album. 
B)  Memories in storage can be edited dramatically. 
C)  Memories in storage cannot be altered. 
D)  Memories in storage can only be altered slightly over time. 
A)  Once an event is acquired, it is placed in storage, much like a photo album. 
B)  Memories in storage can be edited dramatically. 
C)  Memories in storage cannot be altered. 
D)  Memories in storage can only be altered slightly over time.

Question 13

You've just read Social Psychology and the Law and have been summoned for jury service. Assuming that you were assigned to the jury trying a rape case, unlike most other jurors, you would be most likely to trust the testimony of a witness who __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is confident about his identification 
B)  "just knew" that a suspect was the culprit when she saw him in a lineup 
C)  carefully examined each person in a lineup before making the identification 
D)  took a long time making the identification 
A)  is confident about his identification 
B)  "just knew" that a suspect was the culprit when she saw him in a lineup 
C)  carefully examined each person in a lineup before making the identification 
D)  took a long time making the identification

Question 14

Encoding refers to the process by which __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people store some, but not all information from the environment in memory 
B)  people notice and pay attention to information in their environment, transforming sensory data into some sort of mental representation 
C)  people recall information stored in memory 
D)  people go through three stages of memory processing 
A)  people store some, but not all information from the environment in memory 
B)  people notice and pay attention to information in their environment, transforming sensory data into some sort of mental representation 
C)  people recall information stored in memory 
D)  people go through three stages of memory processing

Question 15

__________ refers to the process by which people store some, but not all information from the environment in memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Encoding 
B)  Storage 
C)  Selective encoding 
D)  Retrieval 
A)  Encoding 
B)  Storage 
C)  Selective encoding 
D)  Retrieval

Question 16

According to the authors, accurate eyewitness identification results from a series of three stages of memory processing, which are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention, retention, and credibility 
B)  encoding, attention, and retrieval 
C)  encoding, storage, and retrieval 
D)  accuracy, confidence, and credibility 
A)  attention, retention, and credibility 
B)  encoding, attention, and retrieval 
C)  encoding, storage, and retrieval 
D)  accuracy, confidence, and credibility

Question 17

Lila explains to a police officer that she identified a suspect out of a lineup by taking her time, comparing their faces, and then using the process of elimination. According to information from your text, Lila's identification __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has an 80% chance of being accurate 
B)  has a 50% chance of being accurate 
C)  has a 30% chance of being accurate 
D)  is probably mistaken 
A)  has an 80% chance of being accurate 
B)  has a 50% chance of being accurate 
C)  has a 30% chance of being accurate 
D)  is probably mistaken

Question 18

With regard to recovered memories, on which point are nonscientific writers and research psychologists most likely to agree?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual abuse is more common than many people would like to think. 
B)  The repression of memories is a major source of depression and eating disorders. 
C)  Recovered memories, in the absence of other evidence, are not sufficient to prove past abuse. 
D)  Many people who allegedly recover memories of abuse are making up stories. 
A)  Sexual abuse is more common than many people would like to think. 
B)  The repression of memories is a major source of depression and eating disorders. 
C)  Recovered memories, in the absence of other evidence, are not sufficient to prove past abuse. 
D)  Many people who allegedly recover memories of abuse are making up stories.

Question 19

The third stage of memory processing is retrieval. Identify the sources of error associated with this stage of processing and give an example of how each relates to eyewitness accuracy.

Accepted Answer

The sources of error associated with ret

Question 20

The Innocence Project lists more than 350 cases in which someone has been exonerated with DNA evidence after being convicted of a crime - often, after already having spent many years in prison. In approximately __________ of these cases, the conviction was based, at least in part, on faulty eyewitness testimony.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

The main reasons social psychologists have studied the legal system are ___________.

Identify and define the three stages of memory processing.

What recommendation would you give police officers to prevent false identifications during lineups?

Julie is confident that she has correctly identified the suspect in a robbery. What should jurors conclude about the accuracy of her identification of the suspect?

The process whereby information obtained after an event alters memories of the event is known as __________.

One day, your roommate asks you if you like the new sculpture outside of the Fine Arts building. You tell him that you like the sculpture there, but you later realize that the sculpture actually is in front of the Administration building. It seems your roommate's question yielded a .

You are a defense attorney and you are choosing jurors. In order to help your client avoid a severe charge, what sort of jury would you select?

Source monitoring is defined as __________.

In jury deliberations, and are often used to convince dissenting jurors to adopt the majority point of view.

Jack has just been interrogated as a suspect in a robbery for over ten hours and is psychologically fatigued and confused about what to believe. According to the authors of your text, which of the following is Jack most likely to do?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the storage process of memory?

You've just read Social Psychology and the Law and have been summoned for jury service. Assuming that you were assigned to the jury trying a rape case, unlike most other jurors, you would be most likely to trust the testimony of a witness who __________.

Encoding refers to the process by which __________.

__________ refers to the process by which people store some, but not all information from the environment in memory.

According to the authors, accurate eyewitness identification results from a series of three stages of memory processing, which are __________.

Lila explains to a police officer that she identified a suspect out of a lineup by taking her time, comparing their faces, and then using the process of elimination. According to information from your text, Lila's identification __________.

With regard to recovered memories, on which point are nonscientific writers and research psychologists most likely to agree?

The third stage of memory processing is retrieval. Identify the sources of error associated with this stage of processing and give an example of how each relates to eyewitness accuracy.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

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The main reasons social psychologists have studied the legal system are ___________.

Identify and define the three stages of memory processing.

What recommendation would you give police officers to prevent false identifications during lineups?

Julie is confident that she has correctly identified the suspect in a robbery. What should jurors conclude about the accuracy of her identification of the suspect?

The process whereby information obtained after an event alters memories of the event is known as __________.

You are a defense attorney and you are choosing jurors. In order to help your client avoid a severe charge, what sort of jury would you select?

Source monitoring is defined as __________.

In jury deliberations, __________ and __________ are often used to convince dissenting jurors to adopt the majority point of view.

Jack has just been interrogated as a suspect in a robbery for over ten hours and is psychologically fatigued and confused about what to believe. According to the authors of your text, which of the following is Jack most likely to do?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the storage process of memory?

You've just read Social Psychology and the Law and have been summoned for jury service. Assuming that you were assigned to the jury trying a rape case, unlike most other jurors, you would be most likely to trust the testimony of a witness who __________.

Encoding refers to the process by which __________.

__________ refers to the process by which people store some, but not all information from the environment in memory.

According to the authors, accurate eyewitness identification results from a series of three stages of memory processing, which are __________.

Lila explains to a police officer that she identified a suspect out of a lineup by taking her time, comparing their faces, and then using the process of elimination. According to information from your text, Lila's identification __________.

With regard to recovered memories, on which point are nonscientific writers and research psychologists most likely to agree?

The third stage of memory processing is retrieval. Identify the sources of error associated with this stage of processing and give an example of how each relates to eyewitness accuracy.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and Health

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In jury deliberations, and are often used to convince dissenting jurors to adopt the majority point of view.