Cognitive bias and criminal investigations

McLean, Max and Roach, Jason Cognitive bias and criminal investigations. The Investigator. (In Press)

Abstract

Although, cognitive bias effects are well known in psychology, such effects are only just permeating understanding of the criminal investigation process. This short article suggests how different forms of cognitive bias must be taken into account by investigators in order for investigations to stay on the rails.

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https://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/10482

URI:

https://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/10482

Title:

Cognitive bias and criminal investigations

Creators:

McLean, Max and Roach, Jason

Subjects:

B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology

Schools:

School of Human and Health Sciences
School of Human and Health Sciences > Applied Criminology Centre

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Date Deposited:

20 May 2011 10:49

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11

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28 Aug 2021 11:06

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