Memory in the Courtroom, Part I

Memory in the Courtroom, Part I

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the journey of introducing expert memory testimony in legal proceedings, highlighting the malleable nature of memory and its implications for legal cases. It addresses jurors' misconceptions about memory accuracy and the challenges faced in educating them through expert testimony. The video also explores the controversy in courts regarding the necessity of such testimony, with judges often dismissing it as common knowledge. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need to educate jurors to make informed decisions.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What misconceptions about memory do jurors have according to the text?

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What was the ultimate goal of educating jurors about memory and its effects?

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