Anxiety and EWT Flashcards
what did Christianson and Hubinette do?
Questioned 58 real witnesses to bank robberies. Those witnesses who had been threatened in some way remembered more details and were more accurate in their recall. This was true even 15 months later.
what did Rinolo do?
Real life application- examined the accuracy of archival eyewitness testimony from survivors of a sinking ship. It was widely accepted that it sunk intact despite evidence from eyewitnesses. 75% reported it was breaking apart as it sunk. It was found at the bottom of the sea, with sections lying apart from eachother
what did Deffenbacher et al do?
meta-analysis of 18 students lookng at the effects on heightened anxiety of anxiety on EWT. High levels of stress negatively impacted on EWT
What was the study Johnson and Scott did called?
The weapon-focus effect
What did Johnson and Scott do?
Investigated using 2 conditions. Both conditions involved participants hearing a discussion in an adjoining room.
1-man entered holding a pen with grease on hands.
2-discussion was more heated and a man entered holding paper knife covered in knife.
When asked to identify the man our of 50 photos
1- 49% accurate
2-33% accurate
Weapon may have distracted attention from person
