Accuracy of eyewitness testimony: Misleading information

Question 1

What is eyewitness testimony?

Answer 1

The evidence provided in court by a person who witnessed a crime, with a view to identifying the perpetrator of the crime.

Question 2

What is a leading question?

Answer 2

A question that, wither by its form or content, suggests to the witness what answer is desired or leads him or her to the desired answer.

Question 3

What is misleading information?

Answer 3

Supplying information that may lead a witness’ memory for a crime to be altered.

Question 4

What is post-event discussion?

Answer 4

A conversation between co-witnesses or an interviewer and an eyewitness after a crime has taken place which may contaminate a witness’ memory of the event.

Question 5

What is the key study for leading questions presented by Loftus and Palmer?

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Question 6

What is conformity effect?

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Question 7

What is repeat interviewing?

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Question 8

What is a strength of misleading information in the accuracy of eyewitness testimony?

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Question 9

What is a strength of misleading information in the accuracy of eyewitness testimony?

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Question 10

What is a limitation of misleading information in the accuracy of eyewitness testimony?

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