After Natalie testifies in court that she witnessed the defendant committing the crime in question, 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 of the following circumstances did the expert most likely have in mind when he questioned Natalie's ability to acquire the information accurately?

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The expert likely referred to the weapon-focus effect, which suggests that the presence of a weapon can distract a witness and impair their ability to encode other details of the event accurately.

After Natalie Testifies in Court That She Witnessed the Defendant