CFE Group Process & Dynamics 2

Question 1

A forensic investigator notices that during witness interviews, individuals consistently change their accounts after learning what others have said. This phenomenon is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Social conformity pressure

Answer

Social conformity pressure causes individuals to alter their statements to align with perceived group consensus, distorting witness accounts.

Question 2

In forensic interview settings, 'pluralistic ignorance' occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Each group member privately doubts a belief but assumes others accept it

Answer

Pluralistic ignorance is when individuals privately reject a norm but believe others accept it, leading to false group consensus.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'diffusion of responsibility' in a fraud scheme involving multiple employees?

Accepted Answer

Each conspirator assumes another member has reported the fraud

Answer

Diffusion of responsibility means each participant assumes someone else will act, reducing individual accountability in group settings.

Question 4

A CFE investigating an embezzlement ring finds that lower-level employees followed orders without questioning the ethics. This is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Obedience to authority

Answer

Obedience to authority describes compliance with directives from perceived authority figures even when those directives are unethical.

Question 5

When analyzing a fraud ring, a CFE identifies that members excluded anyone who questioned the scheme. This exclusion mechanism is called:

Accepted Answer

Outgroup derogation

Answer

Outgroup derogation involves negative attitudes and exclusion directed at those outside or critical of the in-group.

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CFE Group Process & Dynamics 2