Sadly, police lineups often produce errors, most of which have disastrous consequences. A recent policy paper provides guidelines from experts on minimizing those errors.
Deficits in perspective-taking—or theory of mind—are considered to be hallmarks of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Could they lead to an elevated risk of criminal behavior?
When people witness a crime, they might be asked by the police to view a lineup. If they pick someone, how do we know if it’s the culprit or an innocent suspect?
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