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1
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what is eyewitness testimony?

A

the evidence provided by people who witnessed a particular event or crime

2
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what does eyewitness testimony rely on?

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relies on recall from memory

3
Q

what does eyewitness testimony include?

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description of criminals

4
Q

witnesses are often

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inaccurate

5
Q

inaccuracy cases problems when it comes to

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police interviews

6
Q

cognitive psychologists focus on working out what…

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factors affect the accuracy of eyewitness testimony and how accuracy can be improved in interviews