When Does Misleading Information Have the Greatest Influence on an Eyewitness

question 65

Multiple Choice

When does misleading information have the greatest influence on an eyewitness memory?

• A) when it is given prior to the witnessed event
• B) if it occurs during the event as it is being witnessed
• C) if it is presented after the event has been witnessed
• D) All of the above have similar effects.

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