“Extend your learning on misinformation effect and memory biases by watching the following TEDtalk (about 17 minutes):\r
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https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_loftus_how_reliable_is_your_memoryLinks to an external site. \r
Step 2: Write a two paragraph reflection by responding to the questions below. You may choose to answer 2 out of the 3 questions. Make sure you support your ideas with information from the reading. This should not just be your opinion. You must demonstrate knowledge of the information in the reading. \r
1. Imagine that you are a juror in a murder case where an eyewitness testifies. In what ways might your knowledge of memory errors affect your use of this testimony? Remember our reading!\r
2. How true to life do you think television shows such as CSI or Law & Order are in their portrayals of eyewitnesses?\r
3. Many jurisdictions in the United States use “show-ups,� where an eyewitness is brought to a suspect (who may be standing on the street or in handcuffs in the back of a police car) and asked, “Is this the perpetrator?� Is this a good or bad idea, from a psychological perspective? Why?\r
Respond to two peers. In your responses to others you are to try to add something new to the discussion. (It is not enough to just agree or disagree.) Try using one of the following:\r
Expand on your peer’s posting with information from the text or course materials.\r
Share an insight from having read your peer’s posting.\r
Offer and support an opinion.\r
Validate an idea with your own experience.\r
Make a suggestion and explain why you are making it.Extend your learning on misinformation effect and memory biases by watching the following TEDtalk (about 17 minutes):\r
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_loftus_how_reliable_is_your_memoryLinks to an external site. \r
Step 2: Write a two paragraph reflection by responding to the questions below. You may choose to answer 2 out of the 3 questions. Make sure you support your ideas with information from the reading. This should not just be your opinion. You must demonstrate knowledge of the information in the reading. \r
1. Imagine that you are a juror in a murder case where an eyewitness testifies. In what ways might your knowledge of memory errors affect your use of this testimony? Remember our reading!\r
2. How true to life do you think television shows such as CSI or Law & Order are in their portrayals of eyewitnesses?\r
3. Many jurisdictions in the United States use “show-ups,� where an eyewitness is brought to a suspect (who may be standing on the street or in handcuffs in the back of a police car) and asked, “Is this the perpetrator?� Is this a good or bad idea, from a psychological perspective? Why?\r
Respond to two peers. In your responses to others you are to try to add something new to the discussion. (It is not enough to just agree or disagree.) Try using one of the following:\r
Expand on your peer’s posting with information from the text or course materials.\r
Share an insight from having read your peer’s posting.\r
Offer and support an opinion.\r
Validate an idea with your own experience.\r
Make a suggestion and explain why you are making it.
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