The Intersection of Psychology and Law: Understanding Eyewitness Testimony

Elizabeth Loftus, a professor at the University of California, Irvine, discusses the intersection of psychology and law, focusing on how faulty human memory can lead to wrongful convictions. She highlights the significant role of eyewitness testimony in courtrooms and the misconceptions surrounding memory reliability. Loftus emphasizes the need for expert testimony to educate juries and judges about the true nature of memory, as many wrongful convictions have been attributed to errors in human memory.

What are the main areas of Elizabeth Loftus's teaching and research?

How does faulty human memory contribute to wrongful convictions?

What role does eyewitness testimony play in court cases?

In what ways can expert testimony assist in understanding memory in legal contexts?

What misconceptions about memory does Elizabeth Loftus aim to correct?