How Easy It Is to Discriminate Between What a Witness

question 16

Multiple Choice

How easy it is to discriminate between what a witness accurately remembers and what information they have been misled about?

• A) very easy
• B) possible, but some effort is required
• C) extremely difficult
• D) only possible if there is independent evidence to address the issue

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Definitions:

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements of visuals, such as lines, edges, or movements, to interpret what is seen.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment.

Selective Attention

The focusing of attention on selected aspects of the environment and the blocking out of others.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.