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How does anxiety affect recall?
What is the main focus of eyewitness studies discussed in the text?
What was the outcome of the study related to anxiety and recall?
What was a common finding regarding anxiety and recall?
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Why is it stated that anxiety has a negative effect on recall?
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Study Notes
Anxiety and Eyewitness Testimony
- Anxiety has a negative effect on recall, specifically due to weapon focus.
- Anxiety has a positive effect on recall, a contradictory finding.
- Research has shown that anxiety can either improve or impair eyewitness recall, leading to inconsistent results.
Contradictory Findings
- The Yerkes-Dodson law supports the idea that a moderate level of anxiety can improve performance, including eyewitness recall.
- Other factors, such as the type of stimulus, individual differences, and the level of anxiety, may influence the impact of anxiety on eyewitness testimony.
Factors Affecting Eyewitness Recall
- Weapon focus, where the presence of a weapon distracts the eyewitness, leading to reduced recall of other details.
- Anxiety level, which can either enhance or impair recall, depending on the individual and the situation.
- Individual differences, such as personality traits, influencing the effects of anxiety on eyewitness testimony.
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Test your knowledge on the effects of anxiety on eyewitness testimony, including both negative effects (weapon focus) and positive effects. Explore contradictory findings and explanations for the impact of anxiety on recall accuracy.
