During a temporary detention, a person is required to identify themselves: true or false?

The assertion that a person is required to identify themselves during a temporary detention is false. In the context of a temporary detention, which is often established under the premise of a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, individuals are not legally obligated to provide identification to law enforcement unless there is a specific state statute that requires identification in such scenarios.

In many jurisdictions, individuals have the right to remain silent and do not have to disclose their identity unless they are arrested or the law explicitly mandates it. Therefore, the correct answer emphasizes the right of individuals to withhold their personal information during a temporary detention, as the requirement to identify oneself is not universal across all states or situations.