This study is a replication of a study by Loftus and Palmer in 1974. The aim of the study is to test the effect of leading questions in eyewitness testimonies and how reliable the account of the witness is. The experiment uses two groups which receive two different verbs‚ ‘smashed’ and ‘contacted’. The method consists of an independent measure design. The independent variables are the way the words are phrased in the questions‚ while the dependent variable is the estimation made by the participants
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1. Describe the 6 alternatives to traditional prosecution. (6 alternatives at 10 points each‚ for possible total of 60 points) The textbook only highlights three alternatives: diversion‚ deferred prosecution‚ and deferred sentencing; however‚ Thelaw.com provided the following six alternatives to traditional prosecutions: suspended sentences‚ probations‚ fines‚ restitutions‚ court-ordered community services‚ and deferred adjudication/pretrial diversion (Wechsler‚ n.d.). • Suspend sentences:
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Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists Using your thesis statement and research‚ present the problem that needs to be addressed with your proposed solution. Note: Your solution‚ advantages‚ and challenges‚ will be in Parts 2 and 3. 1. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic‚ ethics‚ or emotion). Include a defensible‚ relevant thesis statement
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Eyewitness testimony rely only on people’s memory‚ In my research I am going to discuss the age of the eyewitness‚ reconstructive memory‚ weapon focus‚ anxiety‚ types of questioning‚ and different studies that have been conducted on these areas. Earlier I mentioned the pros and cons of eyewitness testimony and wanted to go into further details with that. Pros: 1. It can shed light into the sequence of the events that constitute the crime. The eyewitness testimony supports the lawyers and the
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Final Exam Part 1 Question 2: International Experts‚ L.P. Legal Issues in the Workplace Summary of Case International Exports‚ L.P.‚ is a limited partnership with $100‚000 in declared but unpaid profits. International Exports L. P.’s creditors include Friendly Credit Corporation who has an interest in the partnership of $5‚000 and Gwen‚ who is also a limited partner‚ has an interest in the partnership of $5‚000. Harry‚ one of the general partners of International Exports‚ L.P. has decided
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The first testimony I analyzed was Officer Smith’s. He was assigned to patrol the outside perimeter of the stadium where the turnstiles for the Liverpool fans was located. He stated that his familiarity with the grounds were limited both in and outside the stadium. Also‚ that communication was poor that day because not everyone had a radio. This was mentioned in the documentary we watched in class. Once it got close to kickoff lots of fans were waiting to get through the gate‚ mostly younger people
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Omar Chargui SPC1017 Prof. Lichtman November 14‚ 2011 Persuasive Speech Outline Topic: Ghost Exist Thesis statement: Ghost Exist. I. Introduction: Ghost exists. (Question: How many of you believe in Ghost?) A. One in three Americans believes in Ghost according to the associated press. That’s more than ever in the history of America. They are all around us. People have experiences every second of the day. Yet‚ every time anyone has an experience there scared to say and brush it off
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However‚ eyewitness testimony is not always accurate – whether that be from erroneously reported witness testimony or malicious intent‚ there is always the possibility that something is wrong with the identification or testimony of the eyewitness(s) of a crime. In fact‚ as a report written in 2007 claims‚ “Eyewitness misidentification is widely recognized as the leading cause of wrongful conviction in the U.S.‚ accounting for more wrongful conviction than all other causes combined.” (The Justice
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Jehovah Witness is a Cult September 7‚ 2010 HU300-11 Jehovah Witness is a Cult There are many different types of religions that are practiced on a daily basis. Each one of these religions believes their beliefs are correct and other religions are false religions. One certain religion that seems to be talked about the most is called Jehovah’s Witnesses. This religion seems to have more history of myths than any other religion out there. The witnesses have been stereotyped as being a cult
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Essay question: The development of characters is enhanced by Peter Weir’s film techniques? Discuss this statement with reference to witness The film Witness focuses on the clash of cultures‚ allowing Peter Weir to comment on the injustices of modern culture and the development of characters as a result. In the film Witness the Western World influences and changes the characters through the new experiences they face and encounter. Throughout the course of the film the Amish boy‚ Samuel Lapp undergoes
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