Reconstructive Memory & Eyewitness Testimony

Question 1

What is reconstructive memory?

Answer 1

Putting the pieces of information from a memory together, but often in the wrong order with bits missing or bits added

Question 2

What is a schema driven error?

Answer 2

When we reconstruct events we sometimes add in extra information that didn’t happen

Question 3

What is a shema?

Answer 3

Information organised into group memories which we together and expect to see when presented when something from the same schema

Question 4

What is eyewitness testimony?

Answer 4

Refers to an account given by people of an event they have witnessed

Question 5

What does eyewitness testimony include?

Answer 5

Idenification of perpetrators, details of the crime scene etc

Question 6

What psychological factors can affect eyewitness testimony?

Answer 6

• Leading questions
• Post event discussion
• Anxiety