Suppose you were a participant in a study on information processing. Your thought processes would be likened to the

a. genetics of your parents.
b. actions of a primate.
c. other people in your age category.
d. functions of a computer.

Answer: d

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Andy, a white American, committed a crime in front of several eyewitnesses in downtown New York City. Research suggests that which of the following witnesses will be most likely to make an accurate identification of Andy in a lineup?

a. Mariano, who was born and raised in Panama, but has worked in the United States for several years b. Brian, a white male who lived in Atlanta for several years but recently moved to New York City c. C.C., who is African American d. Masahiro, who is Japanese and just came to the United States this year

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