Which of the Following Is a Factor That Can Hinder

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that can hinder an eyewitness's memory during the acquisition stage?

• A) poor lighting conditions
• B) the event happens in full daylight
• C) they were waiting and watching for a crime to happen
• D) the event takes awhile

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Definitions:

Encoded Information

Data that has been converted into a form, using a code, that is not immediately understandable by someone who is not authorized to access it.

Storage

The process or means by which information, data, or materials are kept for future use or reference.

Integration

The process of combining parts into a whole, especially in the context of social and cultural groups within a society.

Working Memory

A newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information, and of information retrieved from long-term memory.