How To Make Eyewitness Testimony More Reliable

How To Make Eyewitness Testimony More Reliable

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the reliability of eyewitness testimony, highlighting how memories can be flawed and influenced by factors like question phrasing and witness interaction. It discusses studies that demonstrate these effects and offers strategies to improve memory accuracy, such as immediate recall and awareness of misinformation. The video concludes with practical tips for evaluating eyewitness accuracy.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is confidence important in eyewitness testimony?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What strategies can help improve the accuracy of eyewitness memory?

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