Samantha is looking outside her window when she sees a man stealing a bike from a bike rack located outside her apartment complex.When the police question her,Samantha might remember more details about the crime if she talks to the police
A) after she has had an alcoholic drink to calm down.
B) in a week so she has time to think about the event.
C) the next morning when she is in a more positive mood.
D) by the window where she watched the man steal the bike.

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Samantha should talk to the police by the window where she saw the man steal the bike, as the environment might stimulate her memory and help her recall more details about the crime.  It is important to provide accurate and reliable information to the police as soon as possible, so waiting a week (Choice B) or consuming alcohol before talking to them (Choice A) might impair her memory and compromise the investigation. Similarly, talking to the police in a positive or negative mood (Choices C) might affect the accuracy of her statements.

Samantha Is Looking Outside Her Window When She Sees a Man