Eyewitnesses May Misidentify Perpetrator Of A Crime Due To Stress Or Fear
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 22:28
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study highlights the fragility of eyewitness identification used within the criminal justice system. The study shows that stress and fear reduce the likelihood of successful identification, bringing into question a victim's ability to identify the perpetrator of a crime.
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