Loftus' Work on Eyewitness Testimony Has Clearly Demonstrated That

question 68

Multiple Choice

Loftus' work on eyewitness testimony has clearly demonstrated that

• A) memory errors come mostly from erroneous original encoding.
• B) most memory errors are constructive.
• C) information given after an event can alter a person's memory of the event.
• D) most memory errors are simply omissions of details of the event.

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Definitions:

Human Behaviour

Refers to the range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans in conjunction with their environment, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion, and/or genetics.

Random Sampling

A method of selecting a sample from a population where each member has an equal chance of being chosen, ensuring the sample's representativeness.

Reactivity

The propensity of a person to react or respond to environmental stimuli or to changes in their internal state.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transition period from childhood to adulthood, often marked by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.