Eyewitness Testimony Flashcards
1
Q
what is eyewitness testimony?
A
the evidence provided by people who witnessed a particular event or crime
2
Q
what does eyewitness testimony rely on?
A
relies on recall from memory
3
Q
what does eyewitness testimony include?
A
description of criminals
4
Q
witnesses are often
A
inaccurate
5
Q
inaccuracy cases problems when it comes to
A
police interviews
6
Q
cognitive psychologists focus on working out what…
A
factors affect the accuracy of eyewitness testimony and how accuracy can be improved in interviews
