When Asked a Question, the Witness's Eye Contact Should Be

question 22

True/False

When asked a question, the witness's eye contact should be with the questioner; in answering, the eye contact moves from the questioner toward the jury.

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Definitions:

Recall Environment

The context or surroundings in which information is recalled, which can significantly affect the ability to retrieve memories.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A psychological disorder that involves frequent nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and flashbacks related to an earlier trauma.

Chronic Anxiety

A long-term psychological condition characterized by excessive worry, nervousness, or fear, impacting daily functioning.

Proactive Interference

When access to newer memories is impaired by older memories.