Loftus, Elizabeth F.

Eyewitness testimony civil and criminal Elizabeth F. Loftus, James M. Doyle, Jennifer E. Dysart. - 5th ed. - New Providence, NJ LexisNexis c2013. - xix, 447, [26] p. ill., forms 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to eyewitness testimony -- Factors determining perception -- Factors determining retention and retrieval of events -- Recognizing people -- Evaluating the eyewitness case -- Jurors' and others' beliefs about eyewitness testimony -- Pretrial proceedings in civil cases -- Pretrial proceedings in criminal cases -- Jury education and selection -- Opening statement -- Direct and redirect examinations -- Cross-examination: strategies and tactics -- Presenting expert testimony -- Instructions for the jury -- Closing argument.

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Witnesses--United States.
Criminals--Identification.--United States
Forensic psychology
Eyewitness identification--United States.

KF 9672 / .L633 2013