Emily has just witnessed a violent crime. In this agitated state, Emily is most likely to focus on the

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Research in psychology, particularly on eyewitness memory and the phenomenon known as the "weapon focus effect," suggests that witnesses of violent crimes are more likely to focus on a weapon if one is present. This is because the presence of a weapon increases arousal and draws attention, potentially at the expense of other details like the culprit's face or the setting.

Emily Has Just Witnessed a Violent Crime