When Focus Becomes a Trap: The Psychology Behind Investigative Missteps
What happens when investigators become too focused on the wrong lead? In my latest addition to The Forensic View, I explore cognitive tunneling, a psychological phenomenon where stress and over focus narrow both visual and mental awareness, through the lens of the infamous Washington Sniper case. Learn how a single, inaccurate eyewitness report and the stress of a city under siege may have derailed the investigation, and how understanding the mind’s blind spots could lead to better outcomes in criminal justice. (Original Release Date March 3rd)
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