1.8.5 - Law and Criminology
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Practice Questions
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Define witness reliability.
💡 Hint: Think about what influences how well someone remembers an event.
What is the misinformation effect?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperatures could change after an event.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does witness reliability refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how well someone can remember what they saw.
True or False: Misinformation can alter a witness's memory.
💡 Hint: Consider how discussions with others can change our memories.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where two witnesses provide conflicting accounts of an incident. How would you apply psychological principles to assess the reliability of their testimonies?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how external influences might shape their memories.
Evaluate the role of psychology in determining culpability in a case involving a defendant with a severe mental health issue. What factors would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about legal standards for mental fitness.
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