Taylor's Library Banner
Image from Google Jackets

Elizabeth loftus [videorecording] : eyewitness testimony / produced by Short Cuts TV.

Contributor(s): Publication details: Bendigo, Vic. : Video Education Australasia, 2011.Description: 1 videodisc (18 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): DDC classification:
  • 153.123 ELI 2011
Production credits:
  • Written by, Steve Taylor ; editor, Henri Bujko, camera, Darren Eggenschwiler ; graphics, Chris Livesy.
Narrator: Steve Taylor.Summary: In deciding the fate of someone accused of a crime, the most important testimony often comes from people who saw the crime - or a fragment of it - happen. Eyewitnesses often add a devastating credibility and clarity to a very confused moment in time. But today we realize that eyewitness reports can be tainted by subjectivity. This outstanding program explores the groundbreaking research of psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, as she takes us through her discoveries on eyewitness evidence, focusing particularly on her seminal study with John Palmer, 'Reconstruction of Automobile Destruction'. The program explores the context of the study, the experiments, evaluation and implications.
Holdings
Cover image Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Shelf location Call number Materials specified Vol info Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds Item hold queue priority Course reserves
Media Resources Taylor's Library-TC 153.123 ELI 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available CALSH,25000,02,GR 1000528559

"With thanks to British Psychological Society".

Written by, Steve Taylor ; editor, Henri Bujko, camera, Darren Eggenschwiler ; graphics, Chris Livesy.

Narrator: Steve Taylor.

In deciding the fate of someone accused of a crime, the most important testimony often comes from people who saw the crime - or a fragment of it - happen. Eyewitnesses often add a devastating credibility and clarity to a very confused moment in time. But today we realize that eyewitness reports can be tainted by subjectivity. This outstanding program explores the groundbreaking research of psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, as she takes us through her discoveries on eyewitness evidence, focusing particularly on her seminal study with John Palmer, 'Reconstruction of Automobile Destruction'. The program explores the context of the study, the experiments, evaluation and implications.

DVD.

English captions for the deaf and hearing impaired.