During cross-examination, the defense attorney attempts to impeach a witness's testimony by suggesting that the witness was under severe stress at the time of the event, which may have impaired their ability to accurately recall the details. What aspect of the witness's testimony is the attorney addressing?
The witness's bias in the case
The witness's prior inconsistent statements
The witness's ability to observe, remember, or relate accurately
The attorney is challenging the witness's ability to observe, remember, or relate accurately, calling into question the reliability of their testimony. The other options pertain to different forms of impeachment, such as questioning bias or prior statements, which are distinct from the witness's capacity to recall events accurately.
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