The Role of Experience and Contact in the Recognition of Faces of Own- and Other-Race Persons.

Brigham, John C.; Malpass, Roy S.

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ERIC Number: EJ329067

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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The Role of Experience and Contact in the Recognition of Faces of Own- and Other-Race Persons.

Brigham, John C.; Malpass, Roy S.

Journal of Social Issues, v41 n3 p139-55 1985

Reviews research which has demonstrated an own-race bias in recognition accuracy. Analyzes the impact of differential recognition on the criminal justice system, focusing on the construction of fair lineups and the likelihood of misidentification of innocent persons. Evaluates several explanations to account for this bias and relates findings to intergroup contact theory. (KH)

Descriptors: Criminal Law, Criminals, Intergroup Relations, Racial Bias, Racial Identification, Racial Relations, Recognition (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - General

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Language: English

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Note: Special theme issue with title "Intergroup Contact."