Evaluation: Weakness - Ecological Validity Flashcards by Xing Jia Chow

Q

What is the main weakness of pozzulo?

A

Low ecological validity

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What is missing compared to real eyewitness situations?

A

Emotional intensity (stress, fear, urgency)

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How was the study environment different?

A

Calm lab, neutral daily-routine video

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Q

Why is identifying a cartoon unrealistic?

A

Not like identifying a criminal suspect

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Q

How were authority effects reduced?

A

Experimenters wore casual clothes

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Why is this unlike real police line-ups?

A

Real witnesses do face authority figures

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How was viewing of the target unrealistic?

A

Participants could watch carefully

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Q

How do real crimes differ in viewing?

A

Witnesses may only glimpse the criminal

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What about timing?

A

No delay between viewing and identification

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Final impact?

A

Low ecological validity & low mundane realism

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