Eyewitness May 2026

The human brain does not record events like a video camera; instead, memory is reconstructive.

: While jurors find high-confidence witnesses the most persuasive, studies show that confidence is often a poor predictor of actual accuracy, as it can be falsely boosted by suggestive questioning. Impact on Justice The cognitive science of eyewitness memory - ScienceDirect Eyewitness

: A witness's recollection often reflects not just what they saw, but information they acquired later from news reports or other witnesses. The human brain does not record events like