Post-event Disscussion

• What are post event discussions?

  Discussions about crime events among victims
• How can post event discussions affect eyewitness testimony?

  They can contaminate memories and create false memories
• What was the sample size in Gabbart's study?

  120 participants
• What types of participants were included in Gabbart's study?

  Students and older people
• What was the main finding of Gabbart's study regarding false memories?

  71% provided information they hadn't seen
• Why is Gabbart's study considered generalizable?

  It included participants of different ages
• What is a limitation of Gabbart's study regarding ecological validity?

  Participants were not emotionally aroused
• How might real-life crimes differ from Gabbart's study in terms of eyewitness experience?

  Real-life crimes involve surprise, shock, and fear
• What is the implication of optimal arousal in eyewitness testimony?

  It may counteract memory contamination likelihood
• What practical application does Gabbart's study have for police work?

  Educating eyewitnesses about post event discussions
• What effect does warning participants about post event discussions have?

  It reduces the likelihood of memory contamination
• How does educating eyewitnesses impact the validity of their testimony?

  It keeps the validity of testimony high
• What type of video did participants watch in Gabbart's study?

  A video of a girl stealing money
• What was the method of questioning in Gabbart's study?

  Questions were asked individually or in pairs