Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says the story ...

Eyewitness identifications often are essential for convicting culprits. Given that eyewitness identification decisions are made after the crime has occurred, it is necessary to assess the witness’s ...

Scientific instruments are no more reliable in identifying a liar than now long discredited behavioral observations.

"If you see something, say something." That's a powerful message, one that encourages all of us upstanding citizens to come forward and help police prevent or solve crimes. Things that, in years past, ...

Charles Don Flores on Texas Death Row in 2021. A California psychology professor says new research on memory suggests witness testimony casts doubt on the guilt of a Texas man on death row — long ...

Individuals are often exposed to information regarding previously witnessed events. The misinformation effect occurs when inaccurate post-event information impairs accuracy on a subsequent test of ...