Memory: EWT

Created by: Tatterdemalion
Created on: 31-05-21 10:42

What is Eyewitness Testimony?

The evidence provided in
court by a person who
witnessed a crime, with
the purpose of identifying
the perpetrator a crime.

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What is the weapon focus effect?

The tendency of an eyewitness' eye to be drawn to a weapon rather than it's wielder

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What is an example of research into the WF effect?

Johnson and Scott (1976)

Participants were asked to sit in a waiting room and a simulated argument took place in an adjoining room. In one condition, a man left holding a grease covered pen and in the other, left with a blood covered pen. In the grease c

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What effect does anxiety have on the accuracy of EWT?

Too much or too little stress reduces accuracy. A moderate amount of stress allows for the best accuracy. This is called the Yerkes-Dodson effect

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What is a leading question?

A question that, either by
its content or form,
suggests to the witness
what answer is desired
or leads them to the
desired answer.

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What is an example of research into leading questions?

Loftus and Palmer (1974)

45 students were shown 7 traffic accidents and were asked to describe and answer questions about it. The critical question had 5 different variations: "How fast were the
cars when they
_______ each other?". The 5 verbs were smash

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What is a post event discussion?

Any conversation between co-witnesses which may contaminate their memories

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What is an example of research into post event discussion?

Gabbert et al (2003)
Participants were put in two conditions, one with a confederate and another independently. Both watched a video of a robbery and were given filler tasks and a narrative (with 4 falsehoods e.g. the robber's accomplice had a gun which w

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What is the problem with repeat interviewing?

The more a person is interviewed the higher the likelihood that comments from the interviewer will be incorporated into their recollection

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What is the weapon focus effect?

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The tendency of an eyewitness' eye to be drawn to a weapon rather than it's wielder

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What is an example of research into the WF effect?

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What effect does anxiety have on the accuracy of EWT?

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