Unit Award Scheme

105757 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: WITNESSING A CRIME

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	examine own experience of witnessing a criminal/antisocial act	Summary sheet
2	name and explain the factors affecting Eye Witness Testimony (EWT)	Student completed work
3	identify the processes involved in reconstructive memory	Student completed work
4	identify the processes involved in forgetfulness	Student completed work
5	explain the accuracy of EWT, including cognitive interviewing	Student completed work
6	study and discuss the case of Kitty Genovese as an example of the behaviour displayed when crime is witnessed	Student completed work
7	outline the main theoretical assumptions in social psychology behind explaining inaction when witnessing a crime, eg deindividuation, bystander effect and behaviour.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 7 April 2017Level - Level Two