Reliability of Memory
Investigate the reconstructive nature of memory and factors that influence its reliability, such as leading questions. Students will analyse the implications of memory fallibility in eyewitness testimony.
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Investigate the reconstructive nature of memory and factors that influence its reliability, such as leading questions. Students will analyse the implications of memory fallibility in eyewitness testimony.
Key Questions
- Why is human memory considered reconstructive rather than an exact recording?
- How can leading questions alter an eyewitness's memory?
- What are the real-world implications of false memories?
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