The Influential Studies of Eyewitness Memory That Were Carried Out

question 30

Multiple Choice

The influential studies of eyewitness memory that were carried out by Elizabeth Loftus and her colleagues led to the general conclusion that eyewitnesses' memories are:

• A) vulnerable to misleading information.
• B) reliable despite the effects of misleading information.
• C) reliable under most circumstances.
• D) reliable, but only when the witness is motivated.

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Definitions:

Maslow

Referencing Abraham Maslow, a psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.

Belongingness Needs

A psychological state reflecting the human need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships.

Self-Transcendence Needs

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the pursuit of achieving one's full potential, including experiences of unity, spiritual fulfillment, and meaning in life.

Transpersonal Meaning

Pertaining to or denoting experiences that go beyond the personal self, reaching into aspects of consciousness that are expansive, spiritual, or transcendent.