In Chapter 1 of the text, the introductory vignette describes an incident in which Robert Dziekañski arrived in the Vancouver International Airport to meet his mother. He spoke no English and expressed frustration and agitation after a long series of meetings with immigration officials. Four RCMP officers arrived on the scene and when Mr. Dziekañski picked up a stapler they Tasered him five times and he died. Researchers in psychology might be interested in this incident because:
A) it highlights how emotional stress causes otherwise innocent victims to act irrationally
B) it highlights how emotional stress causes RCMP officers to Taser victims
C) it demonstrates the reliability of eyewitness testimony
D) it demonstrates how emotional stress can influence decision making

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The incident demonstrates how emotional stress can influence decision making, both on the part of the victim and the responding officers. Psychological research on decision making under stress could shed further light on this type of incident.

In Chapter 1 of the Text, the Introductory Vignette Describes