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Life Sciences
Research on life sciences reported by scientists at University of Portsmouth, Department of Psychology
March 22nd, 2008
Current study results from the report, "With a little help from my friends..."the role of co-witness relationship in susceptibility to misinformation,' have been published. According to a study from the United Kingdom, "Inaccuracies in eyewitness accounts can occur when witnesses are exposed to post-event misinformation via discussion with a co-witness. The current study examined the role of co-witness relationship by comparing the memory performance of pairs of romantic couples, friends and previously unacquainted strangers with that of individuals." "Ninety-six participants viewed an event and then discussed the witnessed event with a stranger, a romantic partner or a...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-22)
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