Eyewitness Testimony
An evaluation of the factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, including misleading information and anxiety. Students will also learn about the cognitive interview technique used by police.
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An evaluation of the factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, including misleading information and anxiety. Students will also learn about the cognitive interview technique used by police.
Key Questions
- How do leading questions alter a witness's memory of an event?
- Does anxiety have a positive or negative effect on recall?
- Why is the cognitive interview more effective than standard police interviews?
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