Johann Gudjonsson

Johann Gudjonsson is an Icelandic psychologist best known for his work in forensic psychology, particularly regarding eyewitness testimony and false confessions. He has researched how memory, suggestibility, and interrogation techniques influence people's accounts of events, emphasizing that human memory is not infallible. Gudjonsson developed the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale, a tool used to assess a person's susceptibility to suggestion during interviews. His work has significant implications for the legal system, highlighting the need for caution when relying on eyewitness accounts and confessions, as they can be influenced by various factors and may lead to wrongful convictions.