Adult eyewitness testimony
Subtitle: current trends and developments
By: edited by David Frank Ross, J. Don Read, Michael P. Toglia.
Contributors: Ross, David F., 1959-; Read, J. Don.; Toglia, Michael P.
Publisher: Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Cambridge [England]; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 434
Subjects: Eyewitness identification.; Evidence, Criminal.; Forensic psychology.
Description: "Adult Eyewitness Testimony: Current Trends and Developments provides an overview of current empirical research on eyewitness testimony and identification accuracy, covering both theory and application. The volume is organized to address three important issues: First, what are the cognitive, social, and physical factors that influence the accuracy of eyewitness reports? Second, how should lineups be constructed and verbal testimony be taken to improve the chances of obtaining accurate information? And third, whose testimony should be believed? Are there differences between accurate and inaccurate witnesses, and can jurors make such a distinction? Adult Eyewitness Testimony: Current Trends and Developments is crucial reading for memory researchers, as well as police officers, judges, lawyers, and other members of the criminal justice system."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.