Question 1

What was not one of the types of evidence leading to the arrest of the suspect in the BP gas station robbery?

Accepted Answer

A)  a photo line-up 
B)  the suspect turned himself in 
C)  a suspect description 
D)  DNA 
A)  a photo line-up 
B)  the suspect turned himself in 
C)  a suspect description 
D)  DNA B

Question 2

Statements made by other witnesses can affect a witness's retention of information. This highlights the importance of the police separating witnesses prior to interviewing them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What should NOT be avoided to encourage a thorough search of memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  opening the interview with a request for factual details, instead of a more personal introduction 
B)  constantly checking the time 
C)  shutting the radio off to avoid interruptions 
D)  interrupting the witness 
A)  opening the interview with a request for factual details, instead of a more personal introduction 
B)  constantly checking the time 
C)  shutting the radio off to avoid interruptions 
D)  interrupting the witness C

Question 4

______ is an altered state of consciousness that is characterized by increased responsiveness to suggestion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnosis 
B)  Cognitive interview 
C)  Retention 
D)  Encoding 
A)  Hypnosis 
B)  Cognitive interview 
C)  Retention 
D)  Encoding

Question 5

What is a relative-judgment process? Why is it dangerous in lineup situations?

Accepted Answer

A relative-judgment process is

Question 6

Investigators are placed in a very difficult situation if a witness describes the perpetrator as having a unique feature (a unique tattoo) that cannot be matched with other foils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Human memory consists of three phases:

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding, acquisition, and retrieval 
B)  storage, retention, and retrieval 
C)  absorption, filing, and retrieval 
D)  encoding, storage, and retrieval 
A)  encoding, acquisition, and retrieval 
B)  storage, retention, and retrieval 
C)  absorption, filing, and retrieval 
D)  encoding, storage, and retrieval

Question 8

When conducting interviews of witnesses, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  whenever possible, more than one witness should be interviewed together at the same time 
B)  it is often wise to let some time pass before interviewing most witnesses 
C)  investigators should provide feedback to witnesses to show that they are concerned for the witness 
D)  investigators should mostly use job-specific language and terms 
A)  whenever possible, more than one witness should be interviewed together at the same time 
B)  it is often wise to let some time pass before interviewing most witnesses 
C)  investigators should provide feedback to witnesses to show that they are concerned for the witness 
D)  investigators should mostly use job-specific language and terms

Question 9

Which stage of memory can be affected by the lighting conditions, distance, and obstructed views?

Accepted Answer

A)  retention 
B)  encoding 
C)  retrieval 
D)  storage 
A)  retention 
B)  encoding 
C)  retrieval 
D)  storage

Question 10

Most research has come to the conclusion that hypnotically elicited testimony is deficient, especially when leading questions are asked of witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The suspect in the BP gas station robbery was identified by witness testimony and physical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a basic rule associated with effective police interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  Witnesses should be separated and interviewed one at a time. 
B)  Interviews should be conducted away from distractions. 
C)  Interviews does not need to be conducted as soon as possible after the event. 
D)  It is important that investigators develop a rapport with witnesses. 
A)  Witnesses should be separated and interviewed one at a time. 
B)  Interviews should be conducted away from distractions. 
C)  Interviews does not need to be conducted as soon as possible after the event. 
D)  It is important that investigators develop a rapport with witnesses.

Question 13

Research shows that sketch artists almost always produce more-accurate facial images than technicians using other methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______ questions may distort the information retrieved from a witness's memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leading 
B)  Direct 
C)  Vague 
D)  Suggestive 
A)  Leading 
B)  Direct 
C)  Vague 
D)  Suggestive

Question 15

______ are usually non-accusatory and have the goal of developing information to move a criminal investigation forward.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews 
B)  Interrogations 
C)  Lineups 
D)  Tip lines 
A)  Interviews 
B)  Interrogations 
C)  Lineups 
D)  Tip lines

Question 16

What are some characteristics of witnesses that may affect the acquisition of information?

Accepted Answer

High levels of fear and stress can subst

Question 17

______ is among the least reliable types of evidence yet is extremely persuasive in establishing proof.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA evidence 
B)  Eyewitness testimony 
C)  Fingerprint analysis 
D)  Voice stress analysis 
A)  DNA evidence 
B)  Eyewitness testimony 
C)  Fingerprint analysis 
D)  Voice stress analysis

Question 18

______ involve bringing the suspect back to the scene of the crime or the location of the witness to see if the witness can identify the suspect as the perpetrator.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mug shot books 
B)  Photo lineups 
C)  Live lineups 
D)  Show-up identifications 
A)  Mug shot books 
B)  Photo lineups 
C)  Live lineups 
D)  Show-up identifications

Question 19

What is the weapon focus effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetrators prefer using weapons for criminal activities. 
B)  Witnesses tend to focus on the presence of a weapon and therefore forget other important details. 
C)  Investigators mostly focus on weapons when looking for evidence. 
D)  If a weapon was used in a crime it is easier for investigators to figure out who the perpetrator was. 
A)  Perpetrators prefer using weapons for criminal activities. 
B)  Witnesses tend to focus on the presence of a weapon and therefore forget other important details. 
C)  Investigators mostly focus on weapons when looking for evidence. 
D)  If a weapon was used in a crime it is easier for investigators to figure out who the perpetrator was.

Question 20

False eyewitness identification is the primary cause of the conviction of innocent people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What was not one of the types of evidence leading to the arrest of the suspect in the BP gas station robbery?

Statements made by other witnesses can affect a witness's retention of information. This highlights the importance of the police separating witnesses prior to interviewing them.

What should NOT be avoided to encourage a thorough search of memory?

______ is an altered state of consciousness that is characterized by increased responsiveness to suggestion.

What is a relative-judgment process? Why is it dangerous in lineup situations?

Investigators are placed in a very difficult situation if a witness describes the perpetrator as having a unique feature (a unique tattoo) that cannot be matched with other foils.

Human memory consists of three phases:

When conducting interviews of witnesses, ______.

Which stage of memory can be affected by the lighting conditions, distance, and obstructed views?

Most research has come to the conclusion that hypnotically elicited testimony is deficient, especially when leading questions are asked of witnesses.

The suspect in the BP gas station robbery was identified by witness testimony and physical evidence.

Which of the following is NOT a basic rule associated with effective police interviews?

Research shows that sketch artists almost always produce more-accurate facial images than technicians using other methods.

______ questions may distort the information retrieved from a witness's memory.

______ are usually non-accusatory and have the goal of developing information to move a criminal investigation forward.

What are some characteristics of witnesses that may affect the acquisition of information?

______ is among the least reliable types of evidence yet is extremely persuasive in establishing proof.

______ involve bringing the suspect back to the scene of the crime or the location of the witness to see if the witness can identify the suspect as the perpetrator.

What is the weapon focus effect?

False eyewitness identification is the primary cause of the conviction of innocent people.

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Exam 6: Interviews and Eyewitness Identifications

What was not one of the types of evidence leading to the arrest of the suspect in the BP gas station robbery?

Statements made by other witnesses can affect a witness's retention of information. This highlights the importance of the police separating witnesses prior to interviewing them.

What should NOT be avoided to encourage a thorough search of memory?

______ is an altered state of consciousness that is characterized by increased responsiveness to suggestion.

What is a relative-judgment process? Why is it dangerous in lineup situations?

Investigators are placed in a very difficult situation if a witness describes the perpetrator as having a unique feature (a unique tattoo) that cannot be matched with other foils.

Human memory consists of three phases:

When conducting interviews of witnesses, ______.

Which stage of memory can be affected by the lighting conditions, distance, and obstructed views?

Most research has come to the conclusion that hypnotically elicited testimony is deficient, especially when leading questions are asked of witnesses.

The suspect in the BP gas station robbery was identified by witness testimony and physical evidence.

Which of the following is NOT a basic rule associated with effective police interviews?

Research shows that sketch artists almost always produce more-accurate facial images than technicians using other methods.

______ questions may distort the information retrieved from a witness's memory.

______ are usually non-accusatory and have the goal of developing information to move a criminal investigation forward.

What are some characteristics of witnesses that may affect the acquisition of information?

______ is among the least reliable types of evidence yet is extremely persuasive in establishing proof.

______ involve bringing the suspect back to the scene of the crime or the location of the witness to see if the witness can identify the suspect as the perpetrator.

What is the weapon focus effect?

False eyewitness identification is the primary cause of the conviction of innocent people.

The Investigation of Crime

The History of Criminal Investigation

The Role and Documentation of Evidence in Criminal Investigations

The Law and Criminal Investigations

Physical Evidence and the Crime Scene

Interrogations and Confessions

Behavioral Evidence and Crime Analysis

Information From the Public, Social Media, Information Networks, Digital Devices, and Other Sources

Death Investigation

The Investigation of Sex Crimes, Assault, Child Abuse, and Related Offenses

The Investigation of Robbery

The Investigation of Burglary, Vehicle Theft, Arson, and Other Property Crimes

The Investigation of Fraud and Computer-Related Crimes

The Presentation of Evidence

Terrorism, Technology, and the Future of Criminal Investigation

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