WK 7 Eye Witness Testimony Flashcards
1
Q
human memory is like a …
A
blender
2
Q
innocence project
A
group of scientists working to exonerate people who were wrongfully accused of crimes
3
Q
horse and barn door problem
A
even one bad question among good questions can distort a persons memory
4
Q
evidential interview
A
develop rapport, manage the witnesses expectations, ask questions that encourage detail and accuracy, use techniques that support memory- break down events that link together
5
Q
confirmation bias
A
the normal human tendency to confirm our pre-existing beliefs
6
Q
challenges gathering info from eye witnesses
A
unwittingly omit info, often imprecise, make mistakes, reluctant to report what they recall
7
Q
expectancy effect
A
the fact that you expect a given outcome, increases the likelihood of the outcome to occur
