Sheppard and Vidmar (1980) Had Some Students Serve as Witnesses

question 2

Multiple Choice

Sheppard and Vidmar (1980) had some students serve as witnesses to a fight, while others took the roles of lawyers and judges. When they had been interviewed by the defense lawyer, the witnesses

• A) gave testimony condemning the defendant as guilty.
• B) gained self-confidence and claimed to remember more details.
• C) gave testimony that was favorable to the defendant.
• D) were less susceptible to the misinformation effect.

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Social Behavior

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