Question

question 18 (1 point)
all of the following affect the reliability of eyewitness accounts, except

a the time of day the crime occurred

b the attractiveness of the perpetrator

c the location of the interview

d the age of the witness

Explanation:

To determine which factor does not affect eyewitness account reliability, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Time of day (e.g., lighting, witness alertness) can impact perception and memory recall, so it affects reliability.
• Option b: The attractiveness of the perpetrator is not a recognized factor affecting the accuracy of an eyewitness's memory or account. Attractiveness does not directly relate to how well a witness perceives, encodes, or retrieves information about a crime.
• Option c: Interview location (e.g., comfort, distractions) can influence how a witness recalls and reports details, affecting reliability.
• Option d: Witness age (e.g., children vs. adults, age - related memory changes) is a known factor affecting eyewitness reliability.

Answer:

b. the attractiveness of the perpetrator