The Criteria-Based Content Analysis and Its Utility in Distinguishing Between Truthful and Fabricated Criminal Allegations: A Critical Review

Abstract

This review examined the utility of the Criteria-Based Content Analysis as a method to distinguish truthful from fabricated criminal allegations. It appears that the U.S. justice system would accept the CBCA as a viable method for, truth detection if empirical support could be obtained. Although the research results demonstrate some utility, the studies have either not been experimental in nature and fall prey to selection bias, or have fallen short of addressing several other important issues. This review suggests some areas that should be addressed in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283221

Entities

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  • C. L. Ruby
  • John C. Brigham

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Cognition
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Criminals
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Human Behavior
  • Judgment
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • New York
  • Police
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Psychology
  • United States

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  • Criminal Law
  • Educational Psychology
  • Theoretical Analysis.