Eyewitness Reports of a Traumatic Event May Be Distorted Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

Eyewitness reports of a traumatic event may be distorted because perceptions are affected by

• A)stress.
• B)visual capture.
• C)self-consciousness.
• D)reality testing.

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Definitions:

Optical Tomography

A imaging technique using light to non-invasively produce images of the body, particularly images of the internal structures.

fNIRS

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, a non-invasive imaging technique used to measure brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

Brain Metabolites

Substances produced during metabolism, which occur and can be measured in the brain, providing insights into brain function and health.

Concussion

Damage to the brain caused by a blow to the head.