6.1.4 - Reliability of eyewitness memory

6.1.4 Factors influencing the reliability of eye-witness memory:; post-event information; weapons focus; 'other race' effect; stress and trauma.

Use - reliability of eyewitness memory to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - reliability of eyewitness memory determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - reliability of eyewitness memory to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Reliability of eyewitness memory is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.