Study finds eyewitnesses recall feedback better after making an identification
A new study by Stephen Charman from Florida International University shows witnesses remember post-lineup instructions more accurately after selecting a suspect.
Research challenges long-standing assumptions
Stephen Charman conducted the research within FIU's Department of Psychology to address decades-old questions about eyewitness reliability. The findings indicate that memory for the identification process depends heavily on how accurately witnesses recall feedback given after a lineup. This information was published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology.
Memory fades over time
Witnesses might be asked to describe events long after the initial lineup has occurred. Details often fade during later stages of a criminal case if not properly recorded. Leading questions can alter what witnesses report remembering about the original event.
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