WK 7 Eye Witness Testimony Flashcards

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human memory is like a …

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blender

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innocence project

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group of scientists working to exonerate people who were wrongfully accused of crimes

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horse and barn door problem

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even one bad question among good questions can distort a persons memory

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evidential interview

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develop rapport, manage the witnesses expectations, ask questions that encourage detail and accuracy, use techniques that support memory- break down events that link together

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5
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confirmation bias

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the normal human tendency to confirm our pre-existing beliefs

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challenges gathering info from eye witnesses

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unwittingly omit info, often imprecise, make mistakes, reluctant to report what they recall

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expectancy effect

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the fact that you expect a given outcome, increases the likelihood of the outcome to occur

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