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Assignment Title: Creating an Informational Flyer on False Memory and Eyewitness Testimony
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Jun 02, 2025
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psych110.docx
Assignment Instructions (Ma)
Assignment Title: Creating an Informational Flyer on False Memory and Eyewitness Testimony
Objective:
To help students understand the complexities of memory and the implications of eyewitness testimony, as well as to highlight the importance of accurately assessing these elements in the justice system.
Background:
In this assignment, you'll use insights from the "60 Minutes" segment on Ronald Cotton to create an informational flyer aimed at educating judges and juries about false memories and eyewitness testimony. Ronald Cotton’s story is a compelling case study on the impact of mistaken identity and the fallibility of human memory in the legal system.
Instructions:
Watch the 60 Minutes Segment:
Watch
both parts of the "60 Minutes" segment on Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson. This is a legal case that happened right here in NC, and resulted in legal changes in how you will be interviewed by law enforcement. This can typically be found online through streaming services or on the official "60 Minutes" website. Here is a link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-SBTRLoPuo
Research and Understand the Concepts:
Review key concepts related to memory, including false memories, the malleability of eyewitness accounts, and the psychological factors that can affect testimony.
Look into relevant research studies and psychological theories that pertain to memory accuracy and witness reliability.
Create an Informational Flyer:
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