3-2 Discussion: Memory

According to the Innocence Project, eyewitness testimony played a role in convicting 70 percent of the prisoners who were later cleared by DNA evidence. The Innocence Project’s website proposes best practices; to help stop misidentification of subjects in police line-ups.

Based on what you read in the text about how memory works and how false memories can be formed, do you think these best practices would help reduce false identifications? Give your answer in your initial discussion post and explain why or why not. Can you think of other suggestions that would reduce false identification?

Respond to two classmates, explaining why you agree or disagree with their opinions and suggestions. Use text material and examples to back up your opinion.

To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.