Real-Life Applications
The two major concepts from this week's lesson.
What are memory strength and decision threshold?
How clear can a witness remember a suspect after witnessing a crime.
What is memory strength?
A witness that has a high decision threshold is more likely to do this.
What is reject the lineup if unsure?
Witnesses compare lineup members to this.
What is their memory of the suspect?
Confidence and accuracy have this type of relationship.
What is sometimes related, but not always?
Witnesses should be informed of this before viewing a lineup.
What is the suspect may or may not be present?
A factor or factors that usually weaken the memory of an event.
What is stress, poor lighting, or a delay in questioning?
The level of certainty a witness must have before identifying someone.
What is the decision threshold?
Choosing an innocent person is called this.
What is a false identification?
Confidence may have an impact because of this after an identification.
What is feedback from police or others?
Good eyewitness procedures help reduce this.
What is wrongful convictions?
having a strong memory will usually lead to this type of identification.
What is more accurate identification?
A witness with a low decision threshold is more likely to do this.
What is making a choice on someone even with limited certainty?
A lineup containing the actual suspect.
What is a target-present lineup?
Confidence always guarantees accuracy.
What is False?