Leo and Maya were discussing a news report about a violent confrontation outside a local cafe.
Leo: "I bet none of looking on could remember the attacker's face. It must have been terrifying, and extreme panic totally ruins your memory."
Maya: "Actually, when I was caught in a scary flash flood last year, my adrenaline kicked in and I can still picture every single detail of what occurred."
Discuss what psychological research has shown about the effects of anxiety on eyewitness testimony. Refer to the conversation between Leo and Maya in your answer.
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