Topic 4 - Penrod and Cutler - Witness Confidence Flashcards

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What did they use?

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They used the mock trial method where a man was suspected of robbery.

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What were the jurors made up of?

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Made up of students and experienced jurors

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What did the jurors watch?

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A witness give evidence about the suspect

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How did the conditions differ?

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She either said she was 80% confident she could identify the suspect or 100% confident she could identify the suspect

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What were the results?

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80% confidence gained 60% guilty verdicts
100% confidence gained 67% guilty verdicts

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