You are considered tobe an expert in false memories, and a local district attorney hastherefore requested your expertise on the following case:
On Tuesday, March 6,2007, a bank was robbed in Slidell, LA. It was just after openingtime, 9:04 a.m., and there were barely any customers, when a cararrived and parked in the side parking lot of the bank. Two mencame out of the car and walked to the entrance. Both wore darkclothing. Upon entering the bank, they held out guns and asked forthe manager. When the manager identified herself, the smaller ofthe two robbers ordered her to open the safe. Meanwhile, the otherrobber, a tall, and burley man, walked around holding his gun inhis outstretched arm, and threatening the remaining employees andcustomers. The manager complied and the smaller robber collectedall the money and valuables from the safe. After five minutes, thebig robber asked if his companion was ready to go. When he was, thetwo ran back to their car, and drove away.
The district attorneyhas asked that you create a presentation about false memory andexplain how it might influence this case. He asks that youspecifically address the following:Discuss any procedures which canincrease or reduce the occurrence of false memories when reportingeyewitness events.
