Sequential lineup presentation: Patterns and policy |
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| Authors: | Professor R. C. L. Lindsay Jamal K. Mansour Jennifer L. Beaudry Amy‐May Leach Michelle I. Bertrand |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada;2. University of South Carolina Beaufort, South Carolina, USA;3. University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Sequential lineups were offered as an alternative to the traditional simultaneous lineup. Sequential lineups reduce incorrect lineup selections; however, the accompanying loss of correct identifications has resulted in controversy regarding adoption of the technique. We discuss the procedure and research relevant to (1) the pattern of results found using sequential versus simultaneous lineups; (2) reasons (theory) for differences in witness responses; (3) two methodological issues; and (4) implications for policy decisions regarding the adoption of sequential lineups. |
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