The Wording of a Question

question 147

Multiple Choice

The wording of a question:

• A) is usually ignored when people are trying to think of the answer to the question
• B) is rarely remembered after a question has been answered
• C) can influence the reporting of eyewitness testimony
• D) can only cause a witness to be more confident in his or her answer

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