johnson and scott 1976

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A level Psychology > paper one > memory P1 > factors effecting Eyewitness testimony > anxiety > has a negative effect on EWT > johnson and scott 1976
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Aim: To explore the impact of anxiety on memory accuracy in eyewitness testimony.
Conclusion: The presence of a weapon (weapon focus effect) narrows attention and reduces recall accuracy.
Findings:
Low-anxiety group: 49% correct identification rate.
High-anxiety group: 33% correct identification rate.