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LSAT Preptest 150, Section 1, Question 12

Passage 2: Eyewitness Interviews

Explanation

A. The passage does not suggest that hypnotic interviewing would be the best procedure under any conditions; it merely states that it is less complex than the cognitive interview.


B. (Correct Response) The passage acknowledges the complexity of the cognitive interview and suggests that it is a barrier to its use, which aligns with the idea that even with adequate resources, the complexity could still pose problems. Specifically, the passage states that even trained officers deviate from procedures. So even if they were well trained (resources) they might not follow the assignment.


C. While instructed eye-closure is presented as beneficial, the passage does not suggest it should be the only alternative when resources for cognitive interview are lacking.


D. The passage does not make a general claim about the ease of learning an interview procedure and its likelihood of yielding more accurate information.


E. The passage does not connect the amount of information given by a witness to the likelihood of experiencing a "false confidence" effect.

The passage discusses the complexity of the cognitive interview and the challenges it presents for training and implementation, which aligns with the idea presented in option B that the complexity remains a problem even with sufficient time and resources.

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