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contemporary study

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valentine and mesout 2009

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aim

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test hypothesis that high arousal can reduce an eyewitness’ ability to recall info and identify a perpetrator

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sample

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56 ppts field exp

  • 29F
  • 27M
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procedure

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visitors given reduction in ticker if they completed questionnaire after visit
* must wear HR monitor throughout visit

  • actor dressed in dark robe and makeup to look pale with wounds and scars
  • actor step out in front of ppts blocking them from passing
  • all ppts went round dungeon the same way
  • once tour was completed ppts debriefed and consent and R2W

Trait anxiety questionnaire - general emotions
State anxiety questionnaire - how they felt in dungeon
- FREE DESCRIPTION of scary person
- CUED RECALL asking about specific details
advised not to guess

  • ppts shown 9 persons line up
  • ppts told there may or may not be the person they saw in the line up (don’t feel inclined)
  • ppts given chance to guess and rate confidence 0-100
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results

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mean SA score = 49
mean TA score = 36.8

= ppts found dungeon an anxiety experience
only 17% of those who scored higher than median state anxiety (52) were able to identify
75% of those who scored lower were able to identify

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evaluation

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  • standardised procedure
  • HR monitor objective and if data match Qs then good reliability
  • ppts not representative as they like thrill
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