Asked by Natalia Shkuratova on Apr 25, 2024
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Imagine that you are on a jury,and the key evidence against the defendant is an eyewitness's testimony.What could you tell the other jurors about the accuracy of such testimony?
Eyewitness Testimony
Evidence provided by individuals who were present at the scene of a crime that involves recounting what they observed.
Accuracy
The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard.
- Apply knowledge of memory research to practical situations such as eyewitness testimony and memory recovery therapy.
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Chizoba NnakweApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A good answer should note the reconstructive nature of memory,and how memories can be easily changed by leading questions and other misinformation after the event.
Learning Objectives
- Apply knowledge of memory research to practical situations such as eyewitness testimony and memory recovery therapy.