Psychology Question-Strengths and weaknesses of eyewitness testimony
Psychology Question
To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of eyewitness testimony and how it relates to memory processes
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please answer the following questions:
- How does the lost-in-the-mall technique relate to eyewitness testimony? Use at least two vocabulary words from the textbook in your answer.
- Based on what you learned in the chapter and the videos, should we allow eyewitness testimony in trials? Discuss AT LEAST two reasons why or why not?
- Now, find an article about the effectiveness of eyewitness testimony. Summarize the article and discuss how it relates to the textbook content and videos. Has your opinion changed on whether eyewitness testimony should be allowed? Please include the link to the article in your response.
- Review another classmate’s article and analysis. Give your opinion about whether you agree or disagree and why.
Introduction to Psychology E-book link: OpenStax Intro to Psychology
PLEASE WATCH THE ASSIGNED VIDEOS IN ORDER:
- Read chapter 8 of your textbook
- Watch this video about how we make memories
- Then my mini lecture activity on memory (note- you will need a piece of paper to do the activity. This will not be turned in).
- And finally this video on memory implanting false memories (used for an assignment)
Requirements: Discussion | 1 pages, Double spaced
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