Richard Ofshe and Elizabeth Loftus collaboration

Richard Ofshe and Elizabeth Loftus collaborated on research examining the reliability of recovered memories, particularly in legal contexts. They investigated how false memories can be planted or unintentionally created through certain questioning techniques, leading individuals to recall events that never happened. Their work highlights the plasticity of human memory and raises awareness about the risks of suggestive therapies and legal procedures that may distort memory accuracy. Their combined efforts emphasize the importance of careful, evidence-based approaches when evaluating recovered or repressed memories in clinical and courtroom settings.