Abstract
The psychology of witnesses is dealt with in the chapter. after an historical introduction and an exam of the validity of research in this field some main legal concepts related to witnessing activity aare taken into account. Cognitive competence involved in witnessing is then analysed, including recall, interpretativ, and perceptual processes. The testimony itself is then taken into account: legal interview, as well as the verbal and non verbal behavior of witnesses. Finally, the assessment of witness reliability is dealt with.
| Titolo tradotto del contributo | [Autom. eng. transl.] The witness |
|---|---|
| Lingua originale | Italian |
| Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | Psicologia e problemi giuridici |
| Editor | ASSUNTO QUADRIO |
| Pagine | 209-296 |
| Numero di pagine | 88 |
| Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2000 |
Keywords
- event recall
- judicial psychology
- legal interview
- witness