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Elizabeth Loftus

Scientist b. 1944

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About Elizabeth Loftus

American cognitive psychologist

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Justice Memory Mind Perception Psychology Truth Uncertainty

In their words

“Once a memory has been implanted through suggestion, it can seem very, very real to the person.”

“Just because a witness is confident and emotional and detailed doesn’t mean that this thing they are describing really happened.”