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Cacioppo and Freberg (2013, pg. 434) stated" It may be quite unsettling to realize that memories are open to change and revision, and that those distinct and confident childhood memories we cherish may be somewhat inaccurate or even flat out wrong". Apply this statement to the "Psychology as a Hub Science: How Reliable are Eyewitnesses?" article in Cacioppo and Freberg (2013) pages, 440-441. Does raise concerns about the use of eyewitness testimony in the criminal justice system? What do you believe can be done to better protect society and the individual(s) on trial? How do you believe the field of psychology could help?

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The expert determines how a faulty memory impacts court testimony. An eyewitness testimony and psychology is examined.

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The use of eyewitnesses in the CJ system is one that is very concerning because they tend to stir a lot of emotion in the courtroom - especially in situations where the crime is violent or traumatic. Eyewitnesses that state they saw someone with their own eyes, and see their faces in their dreams, strikes a very powerful emotional cord with jurors. Many ...

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