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Suggestibility, intelligence, memory recall and personality: an experimental study.

G H Gudjonsson

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a new suggestibility test for police interrogations. Results show suggestibility correlates with lower intelligence, memory issues, neuroticism, and social desirability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Cognitive Psychology

    Background:

    • Suggestibility is a key factor in legal contexts, particularly during police interrogations.
    • Understanding individual differences in suggestibility is crucial for accurate testimony and evidence gathering.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a novel suggestibility test.
    • To explore the relationship between suggestibility and cognitive/personality factors relevant to legal settings.

    Main Methods:

    • A new suggestibility test was administered to 45 participants.
    • Participants also completed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ).

    Main Results:

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  • Suggestibility demonstrated a significant negative correlation with intelligence.
  • Poor memory recall and higher levels of neuroticism were associated with increased suggestibility.
  • Social desirability also showed a significant relationship with suggestibility scores.

    • Conclusions:

    • The new suggestibility test shows potential utility in forensic and legal contexts, such as police interrogations.
    • Cognitive abilities (intelligence, memory) and personality traits (neuroticism, social desirability) are important correlates of suggestibility.