| Abstract: | A field study (N = 379) investigated the effects of clothing bias on show‐up identifications using variations in type of clothing (distinct and common), the similarity of clothing between the event and the identification procedure, target‐present and two target‐absent show‐ups (high similarity and low similarity innocent suspects), and time delay. Results showed a significant clothing bias by clothing type interaction on identification accuracy; however, no overall effects of delay or common clothing on identification accuracy were found. With distinct clothing, significant effects of clothing bias and suspect similarity emerged. Implications for police use of show‐ups are discussed. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
