ARAB 1101 Chapter : Rough Edit
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They were interested in cognitive processes of humans. The study concentrated on the capacity for memories and their accuracy in accordance to the actual events. The typical thought of memories is that they are a replaying of an event, similar to a dvd. In criminal cases eyewitnesses are asked questions that are used to determine their memories to gain information of the case. Memories are not stable and they are classified as reconstruct able. This classification means that gaps in the recall of memories are filled in with existing and new experiences and behaviors. Memories change over time according to our dispositions and stimuli. In criminal cases, when assessing an eyewitness, the questioning can change the way the memory was created. Wording is critical in using the eyewitness cases in the criminal charge: describe the methods of study, summarize how they conducted their research:
