Eyewitness Testimony Has Been Found to Be Most Accurate When

question 248

Multiple Choice

Eyewitness testimony has been found to be most accurate when

• A) a weapon is used in the commission of a crime.
• B) the witness is presented a simultaneous, as opposed to a sequential, lineup.
• C) the witness has ample time to observe the event under good viewing conditions.
• D) the witness is distracted and must fill in gaps in their memory with schema information.

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Definitions:

Expectations

Are the beliefs about the future outcomes or performances, which can influence behavior and performance in an individual or group setting.

Impression Management

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