Owen is asked if he can identify a suspect in a lineup. He thinks his fear at the time of the crime may have impaired his memory for the perpetrator. This hypothesis would MOST likely be tested by a _____ psychologist.
A)behavioral
B)psychoanalytic
C)humanistic
D)cognitive

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This question deals with the impact of fear on memory, which falls under the purview of cognitive psychology - the study of mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, and problem-solving. Therefore, the best choice is D) cognitive psychologist.

Owen Is Asked If He Can Identify a Suspect in a Lineup