Elizabeth Loftus is a prominent psychologist whose research has centered on memory and eyewitness testimony. Born on October 16, 1944, she has made substantial contributions to the understanding of how memories can be influenced and altered, with her work having a significant impact on both academic research and legal practices.
Related Quotes
“We can't reliably distinguish true memories from false memories.”
“To be cautious, one should not take high confidence as any absolute guarantee of anything.”
“Without independent corroboration, little can be done to tell a false memory from a true one.”
“You can go in there and change it, but so can other people.”