Eyewitness Testimony Is Generally Not Reliable Because

question 45

Multiple Choice

Eyewitness testimony is generally not reliable because

• A) memory fades quickly.
• B) most people do not have 20/20 vision.
• C) people frequently lie.
• D) many people are racially biased.

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Definitions:

Moral Therapy

A 19th-century approach to treating mental illness that emphasized humane treatment, moral discipline, and the therapeutic benefits of a structured environment.

Northern England

A geographical region of England, characterized by its distinct cultural and historical identity, encompassing cities like Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle.

William Tuke

A pioneering figure in the reform of mental health care in the 18th century, known for promoting humane treatment.

Dorothea Dix

An American activist who substantially helped improve the treatment of the mentally ill in the 19th century through her tireless advocacy and establishment of the first generation of American mental asylums.