Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony Quiz

What is the main concern raised in the new report about eyewitness testimony?

• The cost of compensations for wrongful convictions

• The use of computerized photo lineups

• The need for tighter control and a more scientific approach

• The influence of eyewitness testimony on jurors

According to the report, what can influence eyewitness recall during a criminal investigation?

• The witness's confidence

• The procedures of a criminal investigation

• All of the above

• The police detectives' investment in the prime suspect

What percentage of wrongful convictions for rape and murder were based on eyewitness testimony?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is the recommended approach for conducting a police lineup according to the report?

• Showing all of them at once

• Both A and B

• Showing people sequentially

• Treating the lineup as a double-blind scientific experiment

How does the report suggest minimizing the risk of bias in police lineups?

• By using a computer system to run the lineup

• By having police officers present to influence the witness

• By showing people sequentially in the lineup

• By using a large database of photos for the lineup