Introduction
What Can You Remember?
Eyewitnesses are often asked to recall details about the crime scene. Let's see how you might fare as an eyewitness. Study the image for a few seconds. After viewing, see if you can answer the questions below without looking back at the image.
Knowledge Check #1-5
Answer the following questions about the image, but do not look back at the image. Rely on your memory alone.
- What color shirt was the lady at the front of the line wearing?
Answer: Pink
- Did the sign say that the shop was open or closed?
Answer: Open
- How many people in line had a cane?
Answer: Two
- Who was taller: The blonde woman or the dark-haired woman in the middle of the line?
Answer: The blonde woman
- Who was taller: How many people were carrying bags or purses?
Answer: Five
How did you do? Were you successfully in remembering and recalling information about this image? In this lesson, we’re going to learn about eyewitnesses and the factors that can influence them!