Eyewitness Testimony Psychology Assignment
First, read about Elizabeth Loftus and eyewitness testimony on pages 228-229.
Then go to Elizabeth Loftus' webpage and read "Our Changeable Memories: Legal and Practical Implications."
Next, go to Psychology Professor, Gary Wells, homepage on eyewitness memory. When you get there click on the "Click here to take the Wells eyewitness test" and take the short test. (Note: it moved a little slow when we did it so be patient).
After taking the Wells test, go to some of the links on Wells page and read the news stories and articles on eyewitness testimony.
Now, after you have done your research write two page paper about eyewitness testimony and memory. Here are some questions to think about to help you get started:
• How accurate is eyewitness testimony?
• What are the problems with eyewitness testimony as it relates to memories?
• Can people actually have false memories? What could cause this?
• What are the implications for society?
• How does this apply to our legal system? Do you still have faith in eyewitness testimony during a trial?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.