Credibility

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Quiz on the readings for lecture 5.
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Question 1

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Which one of the following is NOT a factor of credibility as set out in White v R.
Answer
  • Intelligence
  • Observational powers
  • Capacity to remember
  • Trustworthiness
  • Integrity

Question 2

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According to R v Norman, the factors of credibility must be...
Answer
  • Given weight.
  • Evaluated in the context of the evidence as a whole.
  • Determined by the trier of fact.

Question 3

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

Question 4

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Dangerous Decision Theory is the theory that...
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  • 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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