Eyewitness Testimony Analysis

The video tutorial discusses the role of eyewitness testimony in forensic investigations. It highlights the potential unreliability of eyewitness accounts due to how the brain processes traumatic events. The lesson includes a quick write activity for students to reflect on the use of eyewitness testimony in convictions. A case study from the Innocence Project is presented, illustrating a wrongful conviction due to faulty eyewitness identification. The video concludes with a webquest activity for further exploration.

What is the main focus of the lesson on eyewitness testimony?

• To let students conduct their own research on eyewitness testimony

• To analyze the historical use of eyewitness testimony

• To provide all the information about eyewitness testimony

• To discuss the legal implications of eyewitness testimony

What activity are students asked to do regarding their views on eyewitness testimony?

• Do a quick write exercise

• Write a research paper

• Create a presentation

• Participate in a debate

What is the purpose of the quick write exercise in the lesson?

• To evaluate students' research abilities

• To gather students' opinions on eyewitness testimony

• To test students' writing skills

• To assess students' knowledge of the legal system

How does the brain handle traumatic events according to the lesson?

• It erases the memory completely

• It skips parts of the event and fills in gaps with prior knowledge

• It enhances the memory for better recall

• It remembers every detail accurately

What does the lesson indicate about the historical use of eyewitness testimony?

• It was only used in minor cases

• It was never used in court

• It was once used as the sole evidence for conviction

• It has always been used cautiously

What is a potential issue with eyewitness testimony as discussed in the lesson?

• Eyewitnesses never remember details

• Eyewitnesses always lie

• Eyewitnesses are always reliable

• Eyewitnesses may fill in memory gaps inaccurately

What was the outcome of the case study discussed from the Innocence Project?

• The eyewitness testimony was found to be completely accurate

• The eyewitness testimony was confirmed by DNA evidence

• The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence

• The accused was exonerated by DNA evidence

What is the role of eyewitness testimony in forensic investigations as concluded in the lesson?

• It is the only evidence needed for conviction

• It is completely disregarded in modern forensics

• It is used to generate leads but not as sole evidence

• It is the most reliable form of evidence

What does the lesson suggest about the scientific community's view on eyewitness testimony?

• It is widely accepted as reliable evidence

• It is the primary form of evidence in court

• It is considered flawed science

• It is ignored in forensic investigations

What is the lesson's stance on the use of eyewitness testimony in court?

• It should be the only evidence used

• It should be used with caution and not as sole evidence

• It should be completely banned

• It should be the primary focus of investigations