Discuss the main theories of memory that would explain errors in eyewitness testimony. Define each of the following theoretical concepts and explain how each theoretical concept relates to possible errors in the memories of eyewitnesses:
Suggestibility/Misinformation Effect
Absent-Mindedness/Encoding Failure
Blocking/Repression/Retrieval Failure
False Positive/Schemas
Any other concepts/theories you think are important to understanding the problems with eyewitness testimony
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