In What Way Does Memory for Trivial Details Influence Jury

question 22

Multiple Choice

In what way does memory for trivial details influence jury verdict?

• A) it casts doubts on the credibility of the witness
• B) jurors tend to make inferences about the attentiveness, capacity for facial memory and general credibility of the witness
• C) jurors interpret this to mean that the witness does not have details of the central events and is only trying to 'make up' for the key issues
• D) it does not affect the jurors' decision in any way
• E) both a and c

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli which become rewarding through their association with primary reinforcers, such as praise, tokens, or money.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding and fulfills a basic biological need or desire.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as praise, money, or tokens, which are not naturally rewarding.