Post Event Discussion

• What was the sample size in the study conducted by Gabbert et al.?

  120 participants
• What was the main focus of Gabbert et al.'s research?

  The effect of post-event discussion on eyewitness testimony
• How can the findings of Gabbert et al.'s research be applied in the legal system?

  By ensuring witnesses are questioned separately to improve recall accuracy
• What are the practical applications of Gabbert et al.'s findings?

  • Post-event discussion can affect eyewitness testimony (EWT)
  • Legal systems can use this information to ensure more accurate witness recall
  • Improvements in testimony can lead to better legal outcomes
• What criticism is mentioned regarding the accuracy of eyewitness memory in Gabbert et al.'s study?

  Participants' accuracy may be influenced by social pressure from others
• Why might the findings of Gabbert et al.'s research not represent real-life eyewitness behavior?

  Because there are no real-life consequences for participants in research studies
• What is a limitation of Gabbert et al.'s research regarding ecological validity?

  The study was conducted in an artificial setting, not reflective of real-life situations
• How does the artificial setting of Gabbert et al.'s study affect its external validity?

  It lowers external validity and weakens support for post-event discussion affecting EWT
• What was the accuracy percentage found in Gabbert et al.'s study regarding eyewitness testimony?

  49% accuracy
• What role does anxiety play in eyewitness testimony according to the study findings?

  Anxiety can affect the accuracy of eyewitness recall
• What are the key limitations of eyewitness testimony research?

  • May not represent real-life behavior
  • Social pressure can influence participant responses
  • Lack of real-life consequences in research settings
  • Artificial settings reduce ecological validity
• What is the relationship between anxiety and eyewitness accuracy as suggested in the study?

  Higher anxiety may lead to lower accuracy in eyewitness testimony