There is some concern among forensic psychologists that the attention of a crime witness may be drawn to a weapon in the scene, impairing her ability to identify the perpetrator. Based on the discussion of emotion and cognition in your text, is this concern justified? Why or why not?
A) Yes, the concern is justified. Fear or anxiety reduces the amount of information one can process.
B) No, the concern is not justified. Fear or anxiety broadens the focus of attention.
C) No, the concern is not justified. Fear or anxiety blocks one's ability to process much of anything.
D) Yes, the concern is justified. Fear or anxiety may narrow the focus of attention to the source of the threat.

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The concern that a weapon may draw the attention of a crime witness and impair her ability to identify the perpetrator is justified. Fear or anxiety may narrow the focus of attention to the source of the threat, which could result in the weapon becoming the central focus of the witness's attention. This may cause the witness to miss important details about the perpetrator's appearance or behavior, leading to inaccurate identification.

There Is Some Concern Among Forensic Psychologists That the Attention