The effects of contextual bias on face recognition decisions.

ABSTRACT: Contemporary research has demonstrated the effects of bias on, even expert, forensic decision making. The paper aimed to test if forensically relevant face recognition decisions could be influenced by biasing information. A 3 (Bias (within-subjects): positive bias vs. negative bias vs. control) × 2 (evidence strength (between-subjects): weak video evidence (N = 97) vs. strong video evidence (N = 98)) × 2 (target presence (within-subjects): absent vs. present) mixed-design was utilized. Confidence, accuracy, and decision time were measured. In total, 195 participants were recruited. The Cambridge face memory test+ was used to measure face recognition ability. Participants saw 36 videos emulating Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage of a person walking down the corridor. Participants wer

SUBMITTER: Curley LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584121 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature