Eyewitness Testimony

What is a 'show-up' in the context of eyewitness identification?

• An eyewitness being brought to a single suspect for identification

• A lineup conducted with multiple suspects

• A psychological test for witnesses

• A method for enhancing memory recall

What is the main issue with eyewitness testimony according to the article?

• It is rarely used in court

• It is the only form of evidence

• It is often unreliable

• It is always accurate

What is the significance of the Ronald Cotton case mentioned in the article?

• It proves the infallibility of the legal system

• It shows the effectiveness of DNA evidence

• It demonstrates the potential for wrongful conviction due to mistaken eyewitness identification

• It highlights the reliability of eyewitness testimony

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence eyewitness identification errors?

• Poor viewing conditions

• The type of crime committed

• Stressful witnessing experiences

• The race of the perpetrator

Details obtained from an eyewitness present at the scene of an accident or crime is called _____________ _____________.

When an eyewitness's attention is focussed on a weapon and this influences their recall of an event

• weapon focus

• reconstructive memory

• retrieval cue

• misleading information

It is possible to change someone's recall of an event by wording a question in a particular way (misleading question)

• Yes

• No

What is the 'weapon focus' effect in eyewitness testimony?

• A tendency for witnesses to focus on a weapon, impairing memory of other details

• An increased accuracy in identifying weapons used in crimes

• A psychological test to assess memory recall

• A method to enhance witness credibility

Which scientific principle explains why eyewitness testimony can be unreliable?

• The law of conservation of energy

• The theory of relativity

• The reconstructive nature of human memory

• The principle of natural selection

What is the role of DNA evidence in relation to eyewitness testimony?

• It can confirm the reliability of eyewitness accounts

• It is used to replace eyewitness testimony

• It can be used to challenge the accuracy of eyewitness testimony

• It has no relation to eyewitness testimony