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Sequential lineup presentation: Patterns and policy
Author(s) -
Lindsay R. C. L.,
Mansour Jamal K.,
Beaudry Jennifer L.,
Leach AmyMay,
Bertrand Michelle I.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
legal and criminological psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.65
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 2044-8333
pISSN - 1355-3259
DOI - 10.1348/135532508x382708
Subject(s) - witness , psychology , presentation (obstetrics) , cognitive psychology , social psychology , political science , law , medicine , radiology
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.