Eyewitness

Identification procedures should be videotaped whenever possible.

• True

• False

Direct evidence

• evidence that (if true) proves an alleged fact, such as an eyewitness account of crime

• the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence

• a location where crime was took place

• evidence that (if true) proves an alleged fact, such as an eyewitness account of crime

Which factor can influence the accuracy of an eyewitness account? Tick all that applies.

• The witness's favorite color

• The time of day when the crime occurred

• The presence of a weapon or stress during the event

• The number of bystanders present

What interviewing technique is suggested to improve the accuracy of eyewitness testimonies?

• • Asking leading questions

• • Using open-ended questions

• • Asking rapid-fire questions

• • Avoiding questions altogether

Eyewitness statements can vary based on ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• stress

• concentration

• beliefs

• motives

• distractions

Which of the following are components of the cognitive interview?

• Reinstate the context

• Report everything

• Reverse the order

• Change the perspective

• Yes or no answers only

What is the role of an eyewitness in a scientific investigation?

• To provide a firsthand account of an event

• To analyze data collected from experiments

• To develop scientific theories

• To conduct laboratory experiments

Which of the following factors can affect the reliability of an eyewitness account in a scientific context?

• The witness's age

• The lighting conditions during the event

• The type of clothing worn by the witness

• The witness's favorite food

In a scientific study, why is it important to corroborate eyewitness accounts with other forms of evidence?

• To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the findings

• To make the study more interesting

• To increase the number of pages in the report

• To satisfy the curiosity of the researchers

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is a common method used to improve the accuracy of eyewitness testimonies in scientific research?

• Using controlled environments

• Asking leading questions

• Ignoring the witness's account

• Relying solely on memory