Eyewitness testimony plays a crucial role in criminal justice, yet it's prone to inaccuracies due to factors like memory decay, suggestibility, stress, and cognitive biases. Studies have shown that confirmation bias and misleading information can distort memories, while post-event discussions may lead to memory contamination. The reliability of such testimonies can significantly influence legal outcomes, highlighting the need for careful evaluation in court.
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Psychological studies have shown that ______ testimony can be prone to mistakes due to various influencing factors.
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Memory Decay Impact
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Suggestibility Influence
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Stress Effects on Memory
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______ bias is a cognitive tendency to process information in a manner that aligns with one's existing beliefs.
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Misinformation effect impact on eyewitnesses
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Loftus and Palmer (1974) study significance
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The research conducted by ______ in ______ demonstrated that witnesses might remember details they never saw, but heard from someone else.
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Johnson and Scott (1976) stress impact
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Yuille and Cutshall (1986) stress observation
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Anxiety's effect on memory
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Eyewitness testimony can greatly influence trial outcomes and the ______ of the accused.
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______ was cleared through DNA evidence after a wrongful eyewitness identification led to his conviction.
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Factors affecting eyewitness accuracy
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Impact of stress on eyewitness memory
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Strategies to improve eyewitness reliability
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