Psychology of Testimony
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒi əv ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/
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- (n.) The study of the psychological processes influencing the reliability, accuracy, and credibility of witness testimony in legal contexts.
The expert witness explained how the psychology of testimony affects memory recall in court cases.
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- psychology of testimony
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Understanding the psychology of testimony aids legal professionals in evaluating witness statements, highlighting the impact of memory, perception, and suggestion.
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