memory test for investigators

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:48 pm

Remembering a face and knowing whether or not you’ve seen that person before is a critical skill for investigators in all fields and niche specialties.

So is being able to “place the face;” knowing when and in what context you’ve seen that person.

Here is a link to a great facial recognition test… http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/tmt/instructions_1.shtml There are two parts

This test is courtesy of http://pursuitmag.com

CM, You may want to take a look at pursuitmag.com and sign up for a free subscription, it contains many excellent articles and videos.

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:08 pm

Well, I scored 95% on recognition, but only 69% on when I saw it.

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:14 pm

Great score, is this with a 5 min wait?

I'll re test as soon as I buy some Ginkgo Biloba Very Happy

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:22 pm

Didn't do well 70 % and 40 % Sad

thanx
CM

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:35 pm

I didn't time it, but I took the trash out and then washed my hands and got a cup of coffee. I was also able to locate my coffee cup even though the identifying label that says "Dad" was turned to the rear. Very Happy

All kidding aside though. I wonder if repeating the test with other photos routinely as an exorcise, might actually train the brain to store information more effectively.

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:47 pm

JL you always have great ideas

Doing that type of test many times should help people like myself Very Happy

Thanx

CM

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:35 am

Didn't see my score. But I've never been real good at face reconition. Think that area of my brain is damaged.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:28 am

Many lives have been ruined by a condition known as repressed memory syndrome.

A young adult seeks treatment for a mental condition and is somehow convinced or persuaded by another person that their problem is because when they were a child, they suffered some form of trama or abuse, that may or may not have happened, but they become convinced that it did.

QUESTION: Do you believe it is also possible that a person who confesses to a crime he/she did not committ could be led to do so because of the persuasion of another person?

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:05 pm

Journey
yes i think that it could be done

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:40 pm

I found this on false confession research.

http://www.llrx.com/features/falseconfessions.htm

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:16 am

This is some information I found on improving OBSERVATION SKILLS;

Use a magazine to practice observation skills. Look at a picture containing many items. Study it for a few minutes and then look away. Write down everything you observed. Then look at the picture again to see what you missed.
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Observation of people requires a mental file of characteristics. The most important are: Gender, height, weight, age, race and clothing. Other characteristics helpful for positive identification are:
Scars, teeth, hair, eyes, nose, ears, speech, manner of walking, tattoos and personality.
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Besides a license plate numberr other descriptive items of an automobile include: Model, color, body style, and especially characteristics of the occupants. Also, note dents, customized details and other features that make the vehicle different from usual.

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:17 pm

OK 12 PICS FINISHED AT 16:49 E.S.T.
AM WAITING 5 MINUTES
GOING BACK!
16:54 e.s.t.
S.O.B! WANKERS MADE ME LOOK AT ANOTHER 12 PICS!
Being the wise as* and my own worst enemy!
I think with the extra pictures ...we (L.E.O.s) are trained to count features, people etc to help remember perps, witnesses etc. I COUNTED WHICH PIX WERE B/W OR COLOR MALE FEMALE,COUPLES ASIANS, ETC. i AM SILLY THAT WAY!!
UH OH I'M LATE!

OK I THOUGHT I SCREWED MY SELF I DID A LITTLE THOUGH 96% RECOGNITION 85% TEMPORAL! NOT FOR THINKING WITH MY DIPSTICK (OR STEPPING ON IT! Love that commercial!) BAD JIMMY! NOT BAD FOR ALL THOSE BRAIN CELLS I BURNED!

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:15 am

Hey wait a minute Lawman, in another post you mentioned you improved your memory by studying National Geographic magazine photo's since you were 9 years old. Wink

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:45 am

DID I? I forgot! But now I remember why my wrists are so big and I am wearing glasses!