Question: Read the case study given below and answer the following question: 1. How reliable is the standard eyewitness?s testimony? 2. What factors do you believe
Read the case study given below and answer the following question:

1. How reliable is the standard eyewitness?s testimony? 2. What factors do you believe might influence an eyewitness?s testimony to be less accurate? 3. Does the confidence of the witness mean anything about their accuracy? 4. Is the use of hypnosis a reasonable way to enhance the memory of eyewitnesses? 5. Are there any concerns about the use of hypnosis to enhance memory? 6. How effective are lineups in helping eyewitnesses to identify perpetrators? 7. Can the make-up of the lineup affect the outcome? If so how?
How to Analyze the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony in a Criminal Case Richard A. Wise Clifford S. Fishman The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law Martin A. Safer
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1 How reliable is the standard eyewitness testimony Eyewitness testimony is often considered unreliable Numerous studies have shown that memories can be distorted by various factors leading to inaccur... View full answer
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