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What is the impact of schemas on eyewitness testimony?
What is the impact of schemas on eyewitness testimony?
- They have no impact on eyewitness testimony
- They improve recall due to distraction
- They lead to potential inaccuracies in eyewitness testimony (correct)
- They help in constructing accurate memories
How can post-event discussion influence eyewitness testimony?
How can post-event discussion influence eyewitness testimony?
- It results in memory conformity where witnesses alter their recall to match others' accounts (correct)
- It decreases recall due to distraction
- It improves eyewitness testimony by making witnesses more alert
- It has no impact on eyewitness testimony
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal, what happens to recall with increasing anxiety?
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal, what happens to recall with increasing anxiety?
- Recall becomes less accurate with increasing anxiety
- Recall improves with increasing anxiety up to a point (correct)
- Recall is not affected by anxiety
- Anxiety has a negative impact on recall
What is a criticism of lab-based research in the context of eyewitness testimony?
What is a criticism of lab-based research in the context of eyewitness testimony?
What impact can misleading information, such as leading questions, have on eyewitness testimony?
What impact can misleading information, such as leading questions, have on eyewitness testimony?
According to Bartlett's theory, is memory an accurate snapshot of the past?
According to Bartlett's theory, is memory an accurate snapshot of the past?
How can anxiety impact eyewitness testimony according to research?
How can anxiety impact eyewitness testimony according to research?
What is the potential impact of post-event discussion between witnesses on eyewitness testimony?
What is the potential impact of post-event discussion between witnesses on eyewitness testimony?
What does the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal explain about recall?
What does the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal explain about recall?
What did Johnson and Scott's research show about eyewitness testimony at a violent crime scene?
What did Johnson and Scott's research show about eyewitness testimony at a violent crime scene?
What is a criticism of lab-based research in the context of eyewitness testimony?
What is a criticism of lab-based research in the context of eyewitness testimony?
Why are schemas considered to potentially impact eyewitness testimony?
Why are schemas considered to potentially impact eyewitness testimony?
"What ethical concerns arise in asking participants to recall details of a murder?"
"What ethical concerns arise in asking participants to recall details of a murder?"
What is the impact of anxiety on recall, according to the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal?
What is the impact of anxiety on recall, according to the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal?
How can post-event discussion between witnesses influence eyewitness testimony?
How can post-event discussion between witnesses influence eyewitness testimony?
What did Johnson and Scott's research show about the impact of anxiety caused by a violent crime scene on eyewitness testimony?
What did Johnson and Scott's research show about the impact of anxiety caused by a violent crime scene on eyewitness testimony?
What is a criticism of lab-based research in the context of eyewitness testimony?
What is a criticism of lab-based research in the context of eyewitness testimony?
How does misleading information, such as leading questions, influence eyewitness testimony?
How does misleading information, such as leading questions, influence eyewitness testimony?
According to Bartlett's theory, is memory an accurate snapshot of the past?
According to Bartlett's theory, is memory an accurate snapshot of the past?
What impact can schemas have on eyewitness testimony?
What impact can schemas have on eyewitness testimony?
What is a potential effect of anxiety on eyewitness testimony?
What is a potential effect of anxiety on eyewitness testimony?
What ethical concerns arise in asking participants to recall details of a murder?
What ethical concerns arise in asking participants to recall details of a murder?
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Schemas
Schemas
Mental frameworks that organize information and influence our understanding of events
Memory Conformity
Memory Conformity
The tendency for eyewitness accounts to become more similar after discussing the event with others
Yerkes-Dodson Law
Yerkes-Dodson Law
A psychological principle stating that performance improves with moderate levels of arousal but deteriorates with extreme levels
Lab-Based Research
Lab-Based Research
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Leading Questions
Leading Questions
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Reconstructive Memory
Reconstructive Memory
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Anxiety and Eyewitness Testimony
Anxiety and Eyewitness Testimony
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Weapon Focus
Weapon Focus
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Demand Characteristics
Demand Characteristics
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Ethical Concerns in Eyewitness Research
Ethical Concerns in Eyewitness Research
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Study Notes
Study Notes
- Eyewitness testimony is used in courts to provide evidence, but its accuracy is questionable.
- Memory is reconstructive, not an accurate snapshot of the past, according to Bartlett's theory.
- Schemas, packages of information, are used to understand the world and construct memories, leading to potential inaccuracies in eyewitness testimony.
- Misleading information, such as leading questions, can influence eyewitness testimony by altering memories or influencing responses.
- Post-event discussion between witnesses can result in memory conformity, where witnesses alter their recall to match others' accounts.
- Anxiety is a factor that can impact eyewitness testimony, with some research suggesting it decreases recall due to distraction, while others argue high anxiety increases recall by making witnesses more alert.
- The Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal explains that recall improves with increasing anxiety up to a point, but becomes less accurate when the witness becomes too anxious.
- Johnson and Scott conducted research showing that anxiety caused by a violent crime scene can result in less accurate eyewitness testimony due to weapon focus.
- Criticisms of lab-based research include the lack of consequences and demand characteristics, while real-world applications of research, such as the cognitive interview, have higher validity.
- Ethical concerns include the potential trauma of asking participants to recall details of a murder.
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