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Question 1

What characterizes a Present Sense Impression?

Answer 1

It is a non-emotional observation made at the time of the event.

Question 2

Give an example of a Present Sense Impression.

Answer 2

“I saw the car go through the red light.”

Other examples include: “The man was walking down the street wearing a black hat.” and “The woman was wearing a yellow dress as she crossed the street.”

Question 3

What is a Not Present Sense Impression?

Answer 3

A statement made after the event has occurred.

Question 4

Give an example of a Not Present Sense Impression.

Answer 4

“Call wife 12 hours later to say, ‘I saw the car go through the red light.’”

Other examples include: “Call wife 12 hours later to say, ‘The man was walking down the street wearing a black hat.’”

Question 5

What is an Excited Utterance?

Answer 5

A statement made while excited.