Elizabeth Loftus

Elizabeth Loftus is a renowned psychologist known for her groundbreaking research on memory, particularly its malleability and reliability. She has demonstrated how memories can be influenced by misinformation and suggestion, leading to the creation of false memories. Loftus's work has significant implications in various fields, especially in legal contexts, where eyewitness testimonies can be unreliable. Her findings highlight the importance of understanding how memories are constructed and the potential for errors, challenging the belief that memory is a perfect recording of past events. Her research has paved the way for discussions about memory's role in justice and therapy.