The Influential Studies of Eyewitness Memory That Were Carried Out

question 30

Multiple Choice

The influential studies of eyewitness memory that were carried out by Elizabeth Loftus and her colleagues led to the general conclusion that eyewitnesses' memories are:

• A) vulnerable to misleading information.
• B) reliable despite the effects of misleading information.
• C) reliable under most circumstances.
• D) reliable, but only when the witness is motivated.

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The distinguishing character or personality of an individual, group, or entity, often shaped by personal choices and social interactions.

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