Practice Law And Criminology (1.8.5) - What is Psychology?

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Question 1.
Define witness reliability.
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Think about what influences how well someone remembers an event.
Question 2.
What is the misinformation effect?
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Consider how temperatures could change after an event.
3Question 3.
What does witness reliability refer to?
- Accuracy of witness memory
- Time taken to report
- Witness’s age
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Think about how well someone can remember what they saw.
4Question 4.
True or False: Misinformation can alter a witness's memory.
- True
- False
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Consider how discussions with others can change our memories.
Question 5.
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?
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Reflect on how external influences might shape their memories.
Question 6.
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?
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Think about legal standards for mental fitness.

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