Anxiety has positive effect

Yuille and Cutshall Ppts witnessed actual shooting in a gun shop, owner shot down thief. Interviewed 4-5 months after the incident, asked to rate anxiety levels in a 7 point scale, and any aftereffects they felt, compared this to police interviews. Findings - Witnesses were very accurate with their details and there was very little change. Ppts with highest stress levels were most accurate - 88% compared to the less stressed group