During a bank robbery, a bystander witnesses a suspect holding a megaphone. Shortly after the event, this bystander discusses the incident with another witness who insists they saw a handgun.
Explain how post-event discussion could lead to the bystander giving an inaccurate account of the suspect's weapon.
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.