Final Flashcards
(11 cards)
what are three main roles of a forensic investigator?
a. Find evidence
b. Document Evidence
c. Interpret Evidence
What’s the difference between Observation and Perception?
Observation is when the brain processes things using the 5 senses and Perception is when the brain processes things in bits and pieces
What is Reconstructed memory
When the brain processes things in bits and pieces and then fills in the missing parts
What is false memory?
A memory that was created or changed by false information
Factors that influence eyewitness testimony
a. Emotional state
b. Alone or in a group
c. Interested
d. Activity
e. Personal Beliefs
f. Location
g. Time of day
What is the innocence project
A group of people who use DNA evidence to review old cases and free false convictions
What is the number one reason people are falsely convicted?
Eye witness
What is reinforcement is and how does it lead to misidentification?
What’s an example of misattribution?
