Eyewitness Testimony

Assignment:

1. Read Chapter 15 in textbook.
2. Read the following journal article: Initial eyewitness confidence reliably predicts eyewitness identification accuracy. (attached below)
3. Watch the following video clips:
   1. Eyewitness Testimony Part 1  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-SBTRLoPuo 
   2. Eyewitness Testimony Part 2  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtelV9lmzQc 
4. This assignment is an essay discussing eyewitness testimony. After you read the textbook, journal article, and watch the video clips - answer the following questions:
   1. Present the different aspects of what makes an accurate vs. inaccurate eyewitness testimony (e.g. witnesses who notice trivial details, discrediting, strong emotions, misinformation, retelling…)
   2. How much does confidence play a role in eyewitness testimony? Does confidence have an effect on accurate identification? What about overconfidence?
   3. Suggest 2 possible ways to reduce errors in eyewitness testimonies.

Instructions:

• Paper length should be approximately 2-3 pages in length (approximately 500- 750 words).
• Use APA style, including a cover page and reference page (not included in page length)
• Introductory paragraph, setting forth a clear statement of your assignment.
• Conclusion, a concise paragraph that reaffirms your assignment.
• Cite a minimum of 3 sources (APA). The textbook, article and video included above and outside sources may be used.