Search for dissertations about: "Philip U. Gustafsson"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Philip U. Gustafsson.

  2. 1. Retrieval effort and accuracy in eyewitness testimony

    Author : Philip U. Gustafsson; Torun Lindholm; Fredrik U. Jönsson; Laura Mickes; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; eyewitness testimony; eyewitness accuracy; eyewitness memory; retrieval ease; judgment accuracy; psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : For better or worse, eyewitness testimonies make up common evidence in criminal trials. This has the benefit that it allows for guilty offenders to be convicted even in the absence of physical evidence. However, the fallibility of memory also means that eyewitnesses may be mistaken in their recall, risking wrongful, innocent convictions. READ MORE