You Are a Juror in a Robbery Case

question 13

Essay

You are a juror in a robbery case.You are listening to the testimony of two eyewitnesses,one was robbed at gun-point on the street at night and one who observed the robbery from a distance.Describe the factors that could affect the accuracy of these eyewitness perceptions.

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Practices

Actions or policies that unjustly differentiate among people based on age, race, gender, or other protected characteristics.

Race

A social construct categorizing people based on physical characteristics, ancestry, or historical affiliation, often associated with variations in societal treatment.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation refers to a person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of a specific gender, multiple genders, or none, often categorized as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, among others.

Macro Intervention

Strategies or actions taken at a large-scale or societal level to address public issues or influence systemic change.