Jurors Think That an Eyewitness Who Can Recall Trivial Details

question 4

Multiple Choice

Jurors think that an eyewitness who can recall trivial details such as how many pictures were hanging in the room probably

• A) gained information about these details by a second visit to the crime scene and thus is less credible.
• B) was paying better attention than one who recalls no details.
• C) was not paying attention to the culprit or the crime itself.
• D) is no more accurate in recalling important information than witnesses with no memory for details.

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