Among the Following, Which Most Accurately Summarizes an Important Point

question 28

Multiple Choice

Among the following, which most accurately summarizes an important point of controversy that has been debated among researchers who study reconstructive memory?

• A) Some believe that post-event information actually alters a witness's real memory, whereas others believe it affects only the reporting of the memory.
• B) Some believe that post-event information can bias an eyewitness's reporting of an event, whereas others believe that only information that is learned during acquisition can bias an eyewitness's reporting.
• C) Some believe that scientific jury selection is an effective way to reduce the chances that jurors will be biased by reconstructive memory, whereas others believe that this strategy is unethical.
• D) Some believe that the use of peremptory challenges leads to false memories, whereas others believe it helps ensure accurate memories.

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Definitions:

Bodily Responses

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Cannon-Bard

A theory of emotion that proposes that emotions and bodily changes occur simultaneously, rather than one causing the other.

Emotional Learning

The process of acquiring and understanding emotions, and the ability to recognize and manage one's own and others' emotions.

Seligman

Martin Seligman, a psychologist renowned for his work on the theory of learned helplessness, positive psychology, and well-being.