Which of the Following Eyewitness Testimonies Is Likely to Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following eyewitness testimonies is likely to be the most dependable?

• A) Joe's testimony about a motorbike accident. He has been interviewed four times by the defense attorney before the trials.
• B) Suzanne's report immediately after observing a rape incident. She was interviewed by the police, who believed they already has a criminal in custody.
• C) Tim's testimony about a clothing store. He was interviewed six times by the prosecuting attorney before the trials.
• D) Liza's report immediately after a robbery. She was asked by the police to narrate the entire event in her own words.

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Capacity to Delay Gratification

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