Challenge the Idea That Eyewitness Testimony Is Accurate and Reliable

question 14

Essay

Challenge the idea that eyewitness testimony is accurate and reliable. Describe two research findings that support your argument.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of one's physical environment and spatial orientation.

Prototype

An original model or preliminary version of a product from which other forms are developed or copied.

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias in which people judge the probability of events based on how easily examples come to mind, often leading to skewed perceptions of reality.

Base-Rate

The underlying or foundational rate of occurrence for a particular event or outcome within a given population or dataset.