The human brain does not record events like a video camera; instead, memory is reconstructive.
: Researchers now emphasize that the very first memory test is the most reliable. Subsequent interviews or lineups can actually alter the witness’s memory of the perpetrator.
: 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
