The Elderly Eyewitness in Court (Hardcover)

The majority of research on eyewitness memory has traditionally studied children and young adults. By contrast, this volume is designed to provide an overview of empirical research on the cognitive, social, and health related factors that impact the accuracy of eyewitness testimony given by the elderly. The book takes a lifespan developmental perspective that incorporates research on witnesses of all ages, but uses the findings to focus on issues unique to the elderly. This includes research on recognition memory with lineup identifications and recall memory that occurs when an elderly witness is asked to describe an event in court. The Elderly Eyewitness also examines jurors' reactions to the testimony of an elderly witness, and the legal and social policy issues that emerge when the elderly witness participate in legal proceedings. While reviewing what is known about the elderly witness, the book also provides a direction for future research into this new frontier of scientific inquiry. Its audience spans researchers in cognitive and developmental psychology, and professionals working in the growing area of psychology and law.

General

Imprint:	Psychology Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	2014
Editors:	Michael P Toglia • David F Ross • Joanna Pozzulo • Emily Pica
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 46mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	404
ISBN-13:	978-1-84872-613-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Criminal investigation & detection Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > Memory Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly Promotions
LSN:	1-84872-613-9
Barcode:	9781848726130

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