Probative v. prejudicial value of eyewitness memory research |
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Authors: | A Daniel Yarmey |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1 |
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Abstract: | A commentary is given on Ebbesen and Konecni s (1996) critical review ofeyewitness memory research and their conclusions that expert testimony hasgreater prejudicial than probative value and should not be admissible incourt. Selective attention is given to issues of admissibility, researchprocedures, face validity, voice identification, lineup fairness, showupsand lineups, and common knowledge. It is concluded that Ebbesen andKonecni s review is a necessary contribution to the field of eyewitnessmemory research. However, the psycho-legal conclusions drawn from thisreview appear to reflect a negative predisposition rather than a balancedscientific appraisal of the literature. |
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