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
what is the purpose of gathering EWT?
to identify the criminal involved
what are the 3 factors affecting the accuracy of EWT?
leading questions
post-event discussion
anxiety
what are leading questions?
questions that suggest a certain answer
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
what is anxiety?
a state of emotional and physical arousal, this can be increased by the presence of a weapon
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