This article discusses the challenges and reliability of eyewitness testimony in the criminal justice system, highlighting the psychological factors that can influence its accuracy. It explores the malleability of human memory, the impact of stress and anxiety, and the integration of misinformation. The article also examines the legal implications and suggests protocols to improve the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

Choose and analyze a legal question from a psychological perspective

Choose a legal question related to psychology, familiarize yourself with the requirements, identify the main area of psychological research, and analyze two factors within that area.

Examining the reliability of eyewitness testimony in the criminal justice system and suggesting ways to improve accuracy.

Psychological Evaluation of Eyewitness Testimony

This assignment explores the reliability of eyewitnesses and the factors that affect their accuracy. It discusses system and estimator variables in eyewitness testimony and their impact on the reliability of witness statements.

Psychological Evaluation of Eyewitness Testimony

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Are Eyewitnesses Reliable?