Lucas witnessed a smash-and-grab burglary at a local jewelry store. While waiting in the mall concourse to give his initial statement to the police, he spoke with other shoppers who also saw the incident. Later that evening, Lucas browsed a local social media group where members posted about the burglary, specifically mentioning that the perpetrator was wearing a yellow high-visibility vest and carrying a heavy hammer.
Two weeks later, detectives asked Lucas to attend a second interview at the police station to clarify specific details about the suspect's appearance and tools.
Describe how post-event information may have affected Lucas's testimony of the burglary.
120 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Biological explanations of crime, Social explanations of crime, Cognitive and ethical interview techniques, Psychological formulation of offending, Cognitive-behavioural treatment for offenders, Biological treatment for offenders, Factors influencing eye-witness testimony, Factors influencing jury decision-making, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.