Certain Ways of Initial Questioning of the Eyewitness Can Significantly

question 17

Multiple Choice

Certain ways of initial questioning of the eyewitness can significantly alter his recall of the crime scene. Retrieval inhibition occurs when an individual:

• A) selectively recalls some aspects of a situation while other aspects get ignored.
• B) initially forgets some aspects of a crime scene but then recalls them days or weeks later.
• C) selectively recalls some aspects of a situation but cannot clearly express them in words.
• D) generally inhibits verbal information while accurately retrieving visual memories.

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Definitions:

Sclera

The white outer layer of the eyeball that, along with other structures, protects the eye and helps maintain its shape.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's focusing power.

Pupil

The pupil is the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.