accuracy of ewt - misleading info Flashcards
1
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2 types of misleading info
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- Leading questions
- Post-event discussion
2
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a leading question is a question that suggests
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what answer is desired
3
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who studied leading questions?
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loftus + palmer
4
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eyewitness testimony
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a person giving evidence of the crime they witnessed in court
5
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2 factors affecting the accuracy of EWT
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anxiety and misleading info
6
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misleading information
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when a witness is given incorrect info, following an event ie. a crime
7
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2 types of misleading information
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leading questions and post event discussion
8
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leading questions
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a question that is phrased in a certain way to suggest a certain answer
9
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post-event discussion
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a conversation between co-witnesses after a crime has taken place which may contaminate a witness’ memory for the event
Eg. repeated interviewing
