CJBAT Observation & Perception 2

Question 1

An officer briefly sees a suspect flee a store. Which detail is MOST reliable to report immediately afterward?

Accepted Answer

The suspect's clothing color and direction of travel

Answer

The exact dollar value of stolen goods

Answer

The suspect's astrological sign

Answer

The brand of the suspect's shoes from 50 feet away

Question 2

You witness a two-car collision. What is the BEST way to ensure your observations remain accurate for a report?

Accepted Answer

Write down details as soon as it is safe to do so

Answer

Wait a week to let memory settle

Answer

Discuss it with bystanders first to align stories

Answer

Rely only on what others tell you

Question 3

A witness insists a fleeing car was 'red,' but lighting was poor dusk. What should an officer consider?

Accepted Answer

Low light can distort color perception

Answer

The witness is intentionally lying

Answer

Color is always perceived accurately

Answer

The car was definitely red

Question 4

During patrol you notice a parked van that was not there yesterday. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing a change in a familiar environment

Answer

Selective hearing

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Tunnel vision

Answer

Confirmation bias

Question 5

Which factor would MOST reduce the accuracy of an eyewitness identification?

Accepted Answer

A weapon was present, drawing the witness's focus

Answer

The witness had a clear, close, well-lit view

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The event lasted several calm minutes

Answer

The suspect had distinctive features

Question 6

An officer scanning a crowd for a wanted person should:

Accepted Answer

Systematically scan and compare faces to the description

Answer

Stare only at one spot the whole time

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Assume the suspect already left

Answer

Focus solely on clothing and ignore faces

Question 7

Two witnesses give slightly different accounts of the same event. The most likely explanation is:

Accepted Answer

People perceive and recall events differently

Answer

One must be committing a crime

Answer

Eyewitness accounts are never useful

Answer

The event did not happen