The Prosecuting Attorney Approached the Witness on the Stand and Asked,"Mr.Peabody.Based

question 10

Multiple Choice

The prosecuting attorney approached the witness on the stand and asked,"Mr.Peabody.Based on your own memory,how fast was the defendant's car going when you saw it SMASH into the victim's car?!" By using the word "smash" rather than "hit," the prosecutor may be attempting to create a(n) ____ in the witness.

• A) misinformation effect
• B) cryptomnesia effect
• C) encoding specificity principle
• D) déjà vu illusion

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Definitions:

Synovial Joints

A type of joint that is surrounded by a flexible sac filled with lubricating synovial fluid, allowing for smooth movement between the bones.

Fibrous Joints

Joints that are connected by dense connective tissue, consisting largely of collagen. These joints are immovable or only slightly movable, such as sutures in the skull.

Cartilaginous Joints

Joints where the bones are attached via cartilage, allowing for limited movement.

Joint Capsule

A fibrous sac that encloses a joint, containing synovial fluid which lubricates the joint to reduce friction.