Two witnesses, Jasmine and Dev, saw a handbag being snatched in a park. While waiting for the police to arrive, they stood together and discussed the physical appearance and clothing of the thief.
Explain how post-event discussion could reduce the accuracy of Jasmine and Dev's subsequent eyewitness testimonies.
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