Research Indicates That Eyewitness Testimony Is

question 152

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that eyewitness testimony is:

• A) highly reliable.
• B) better for fleeting and unexpected events.
• C) impaired by events of the crime.
• D) not subject to the introduction of misinformation.

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Definitions:

Phobic Object

An object or situation that triggers an irrational and intense fear response in an individual.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary physiological processes, such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and arousal in response to stress or excitement.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms that have no medical cause.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.