Loftus Speaks

Synopsis

Filmed at a conference arranged by South West Conferences, Professor Elizabeth Loftus delivers a presentation detailing her recent research into false memory. She references well-known studies such as "Lost in the Mall" and goes on to discuss the methodology of more recent studies exploring the implanting of false memories. She explains how the existence of a false memory can affect our behaviour.

Following her professional involvement in a range of legal cases, Loftus expresses her concern about the dependence on eyewitness testimony in the justice system, as the rise of DNA evidence is now beginning to highlight just how unreliable this evidence can be. Using real life cases, Loftus explores the ethics of implanting false memories and the practices of some psychotherapists. She discusses the impact of repressed memories and questions the reliability of these memories. This fascinating material provides many examples of the malleability of the human mind and the potential for both harm and good that controlling memory can offer.

Includes a Q&A section - students present questions direct to Professor Loftus.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2009

Year of production

2009

Subjects

Law; Psychology

Keywords

false memory syndrome; memory; psychotherapy; witness skills

Credits

Contributor

Elizabeth Loftus

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£49.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

78 minutes

Year

2009

Distributor

Name

Uniview Worldwide

Email

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Web

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Phone

0151 648 9988

Address

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Notes

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