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Credibility

Question 1 of 4

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Which one of the following is NOT a factor of credibility as set out in White v R.

Select one of the following:

  • Intelligence

  • Observational powers

  • Capacity to remember

  • Trustworthiness

  • Integrity

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Question 2 of 4

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According to R v Norman, the factors of credibility must be...

Select one of the following:

  • Given weight.

  • Evaluated in the context of the evidence as a whole.

  • Determined by the trier of fact.

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Question 3 of 4

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In Leach et al's "Less is More" paper, the authors come to what conclusion?

Select one of the following:

  • That people are better at determining if someone is lying if she is wearing a niqab.

  • That people are poor at determining whether someone is lying or not based on facial cues.

  • That people are worse at determining if someone is lying if she is wearing a niqab.

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Question 4 of 4

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Dangerous Decision Theory is the theory that...

Select one of the following:

  • In decisions where the stakes are particularly high - such as in court - people try extra hard to avoid error.

  • In high stress situations such as those that mimic dangerous situations, people make impulsive decisions.

  • People evolved to make snap judgements about trustworthiness to avoid dangerous situations.

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