After Natalie testifies in court that she witnessed the defendant committing an armed robbery,a memory expert is called to testify on behalf of the defense.The expert testifies that Natalie's ability to encode the information accurately was probably impaired.Which factor did the expert most likely have in mind when he questioned Natalie's ability to acquire the information accurately?

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The weapon-focus effect refers to the phenomenon where a witness's attention is drawn to a weapon, impairing their ability to encode other details of the event accurately.

After Natalie Testifies in Court That She Witnessed the Defendant