In what way does memory for trivial details influence jury verdict?
A) it casts doubts on the credibility of the witness
B) jurors tend to make inferences about the attentiveness, capacity for facial memory and general credibility of the witness
C) jurors interpret this to mean that the witness does not have details of the central events and is only trying to 'make up' for the key issues
D) it does not affect the jurors' decision in any way
E) both a and c
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