factors affecting the accuracy of eye witness testimony

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what is eyewitness testimony?

a legal term used to describe the evidence provided in court by a person who was present at the time a crime took place

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what is the purpose of gathering EWT?

to identify the criminal involved

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what are the 3 factors affecting the accuracy of EWT?

  1. leading questions

  2. post-event discussion

  3. anxiety

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what are leading questions?

questions that suggest a certain answer

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what is a post-event discussion?

where two witnesses have a conversation after a crime has taken place which may contaminate a witness’ memory for the event

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what is anxiety?

a state of emotional and physical arousal, this can be increased by the presence of a weapon