Accuracy Variations in Human Facial Identification Based on Time of Exposure.
Description:
This study examined the relationship between time of exposure to the human face and accurate subsequent photo line-up identification. A volunteer group of 124 undergraduate students was divided into three approximately equal sized subgroups. The three groups were then exposed to a video or a portion of a video depicting a theft. Exposure times ranged from two minutes to 30 seconds. The subjects were then given a questionnaire and shown a photo line-up of the mock perpetrator and five foils. Sub…
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Date:
December 2006
Creator:
Cowle, Kenneth M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries