Have you ever witnessed something amazing, shocking or surprising and found when describing the event that your story seems to change the more you tell it? Have you ever experienced a time when you couldn't really describe something you saw in a way that others could understand? If so, you may understand why some experts think eyewitness testimony is unreliable as evidence in scientific inquiries and trials. New insights into human memory suggest human memories are really a mixture of many non-factual things.

First, memory is vague. Imagine your room at home or a classroom you see every day. Most likely, you could describe the room very generally. You could name the color of the walls, the floors, the decorations. But the image you describe will never be as specific or detailed as if you were looking at the actual room. Memory tends to save a blurry image of what we have seen rather than specific details. So when a witness tries to identify someone, her brain may recall that the person was tall, but not be able to say how tall when faced with several tall people. There are lots of different kinds of "tall."

Second, memory uses general knowledge to fill in gaps. Our brains reconstruct events and scenes when we remember something. To do this, our brains use other memories and other stories when there are gaps. For example, one day at a library you go to quite frequently, you witness an argument between a library patron and one of the librarians. Later, when telling a friend about the event, your brain may remember a familiar librarian behind the desk rather than the actual participant simply because it is recreating a familiar scene. In effect, your brain is combining memories to help you tell the story.

Third, your memory changes over time. It also changes the more you retell the story. Documented cases have shown eyewitnesses adding detail to testimony that could not have been known at the time of the event. Research has also shown that the more a witness's account is told, the less accurate it is. You may have noticed this yourself. The next time you are retelling a story, notice what you add, or what your brain wants to add, to the account. You may also notice that you drop certain details from previous tellings of the story.

With individual memories all jumbled up with each other, it is hard to believe we ever know anything to be true. Did you really break your mother's favorite vase when you were three? Was that really your father throwing rocks into the river with you when you were seven? The human brain may be quite remarkable indeed. When it comes to memory, however, we may want to start carrying video cameras if we want to record the true picture.

Which line from the text best explains why the author suggests we start carrying video cameras?

You may understand why some experts think eyewitness testimony is unreliable
The next time you are retelling a story, notice what you add
With individual memories all jumbled up with each other
The human brain may be quite remarkable indeed

Answer:

i got B

Explanation:

i took the FLVS test

Which statement best describes the author's viewpoint?

who is an ambassador?​

If I came here on friday stayed 5 days and left on friday how would that work? WILL MARK AS BRAINLIEST...

Why does Annemarie try to milk the cow by herself?

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How does Sandra Cisneros use foreshadowing in "A House of My Own"?
A to push readers to question the accuracy of her version of events
B to give readers clues about something that will come later in the text
C to help readers imagine how things look, sound, smell, feel, and taste
D to provide readers with details about events that happened in the past

What is a monsoon wind​

Lily drummed her fingers on the desk. Where can Cathy be? she wondered worryingly. Cathy had promised to bring the English project that had taken all month long to create. Now, Cathy wasn't here, and the presentation was going to begin in 10 minutes. She better be here soon, Lily thought. Lily sought out Cathy for a partner when they were first assigned the project. Lily really wanted to work with Cathy because Cathy was an extremely hard worker and always received the highest grades. Lily needed a few of those high grades to get through the year, and Cathy was just the person Lily needed. They met a few times until Lily became overwhelmed by the amount of work that needed to go into the project. They needed to have an essay, a display board, a slide presentation, and a set of handouts. "I really can't do this, Cathy. There's so much work to do, and I have other classes with homework," Lily had declared. "You have the same classes I have," Cathy had said, a little taken aback. Lily had replied with hints of flattery, "Well, I'm not as smart as you are, so I can't juggle all of these classes. So, you can just bring our project on the due date." After that day, Lily never talked to Cathy again. Whenever Lily happened to think about the project while hanging out with her friends, she was sure that Cathy was working away on the project. She hadn't worried about the project until now. Lily stared at the second hand on the clock; it moved too quickly. "Class, let's begin with our presentations since it'll take all period. Let's have Cathy and Lily's project first," Mr. Barrett announced. Lily looked around and saw no relief coming her way. 7 Select the correct answer. The author uses Lily's behavior to develop which theme? A. Patience rewards those who practice it. B. Success eludes those who do not put forth effort. C. Intelligence is given to some but not to others. D. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Are competitive videos a type of sport? I just want to know some opinions :)

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Goodnight people I can't help some of yall nomore but when I get out of school I will GOODNIGHT ...​

According to the sample essay included in this lesson, the first–person narrator of "The Fall of the House of Usher" allows the reader to A. sympathize with Usher B. sympathize with Usher's twin sister C. sympathize with the narrator himself D. sympathize with the author

All molecules that
send signals from
one cell to another
are called
A. hormones
B. tissues
C. steroids

Which sentence below correctly
refers to the collective noun jury.
as individuals?
A. The jury has come to a verdict.
B. The jury deliberated for several hours before it
reached the verdict.
C. The jury was unanimous in finding the
defendant guilty
D. After they had finished their duties, the jury
went home to their families.

Identify the present tense form of the verb in the sentence 'My dad has travelled to Ghana'
A. Simple present
B. Present continuous
C. Present perfect
D. Present perfect continous ​

When Professor Forness enters the room, the class goes silent.

Conducting research is like planning for a trip. You begin by choosing a topic, so you know where you are headed with your research. Then you consider research questions to narrow the focus of your research to a central idea.

Write two possible research topics that you’re interested in learning more about, and explain why you are interested in these topics. Then write three research questions about each topic.

What is the hardest part about academic writing for you?
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Why government need to prioritize the overpopulation

The class of fourth-graders (visits/visit) the nursing home every year at Christmas.

Paragraph Four
The "Little Gator" has experienced just as much success off the racetrack. He was recently presented with the Mullinax Ford Community Hero Award for his community service. When asked what he believes is an important quality to succeed in life, Noah replied, "Helping people out." Despite his busy racing practice and competition schedule, Noah dedicates time to speak with students and make educational and inspirational films. In one film, Noah encourages other kids to dream big and work hard to achieve their dreams. In another film, he talks about the importance of respect. He reminds viewers, "Everyone is unique. We should be kind to everyone. Don't be a bully."

Select the sentence that explicitly supports the first sentence of paragraph 4: "The "Little Gator" has experienced just as much success off the racetrack." (5 points)

a
In one film, Noah encourages other kids to dream big and work hard to achieve their dreams.

b
He was recently presented with the Mullinax Ford Community Hero Award for his community service.

c
In another film, he talks about the importance of respect.

d
He reminds viewers, "Everyone is unique. We should be kind to everyone. Don't be a bully."

Which sentence should be added to the introductory paragraph to best provide background information about the topic?

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How can Alton Middle School's drama students be expected to
strengthen their performance skills if the school board won't provide a
stage where they can perform? Currently, the theater classes are
filled to capacity and there is a waiting list of students wanting to take
the class. Having even a dozen students on the stage, let alone a full
class, at the same time presents a dangerous situation. The Alton City
School Board should renovate the Alton Middle School auditorium,
giving theater students a safe place to perform and the community a
great place to enjoy these performances.
A. Theater, along with Beginning Ping-Pong and Introduction to Pet
Care, is one of the most popular classes offered at Alton Middle
School.
B. In the past four years, the school auditorium has begun to fall
apart, yet our drama class enrollments have steadily increased.
c. In the past year, Alton Middle School renovated their combination
football and lacrosse stadium, adding a state-of-the-art score
board.
D. The Alton School board isn't taking the auditorium's current state
of disrepair seriously, and they should come see the damage for
themselves.

(2nd time posting HURRY!!)
Write two sentences about an amusement park. Include at least
two sensory adjectives in each sentence.

Must be at least 2 sentences long!!
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define comparison and contrast in your own words DONT COPY OF THE INTERNET

How can the sentences best be combined to logically show that the two events are happening at the same time?

The children swim in the pool. Their parents watch them from the deck.

The children swim in the pool after their parents watch them from the deck.
The children swim in the pool although their parents watch them from the deck.
The children swim in the pool, but their parents watch them from the deck.
The children swim in the pool as their parents watch them from the deck.

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Lady Capulet: But much of grief shows still some want of wit. Juliet: Yet let me weep for such a feeling loss.80 Lady Capulet: So shall you feel the loss, but not the friend Till thou shalt know the reason of my love: Which you weep for. Juliet: Feeling so the loss, I cannot choose but ever weep the friend. Lady Capulet: Well, girl, thou weep'st not so much for his death,85As that the villain lives which slaugher'd him. Juliet: What villain, madam

How did Greek theatre begin?

The king's face was like a thundercloud when he heard the news. He frowned at the messenger and slammed the door.

Roslyn has to write a report on the advantages of digital libraries. Which two sources would give Roslyn the best information?

Why weren't students allowed to speak Spanish in school?

Which is punctuated incorrectly