Abstract
Human memory is complex and often faulty, as described in the beginning of this chapter, and what can be true for one witness may be completely different in the memory of another. In this chapter, after discussing the early history of hypnosis and its applications, the author makes the case for forensic hypnosis as an effective aid for developing witness recall. The dangers or drawbacks of using hypnosis in legal cases include confabulation, or the witness’s brain inventing missing information. Information developed through hypnosis must be independently verified through investigation. The transcript of a forensic hypnosis session is included in the chapter.
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