The lack of robust evidence for the effects of alcohol on false memory

Heather Flowe; Nadja Schreiber  Compo

doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.04.029

The lack of robust evidence for the effects of alcohol on false memory

Heather Flowe, Nadja Schreiber Compo

Psychology

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Abstract

We comment on Kloft et al.'s (2021) review of the effects of alcohol and other drugs on false memory reporting. Across studies, problems of internal and external validity and methodological consistency preclude any blanket conclusions and recommendations regarding alcohol's effects on false memory reporting and suggestibility in witnesses. We argue that any policy and practice conclusions drawn from this limited literature are premature and would be unfairly prejudicial to witnesses and confusing to triers of fact at this time.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	332-333
Number of pages	2
Journal	Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews
Volume	127
Early online date	4 May 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.04.029
Publication status	Published - Aug 2021

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Keywords

Alcohol
Drugs
False memory
Intoxication
Suggestibility
Suspect
Victim
Witness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience

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The lack of robust evidence for the effects of alcohol on false memory

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