Elizabeth Loftus

Professor of psychology and social behavior at UC Irvine.

Guest

American cognitive psychologist and expert on human memory. She has conducted extensive research on the malleability of human memory. Loftus is best known for her ground-breaking work on the misinformation effect and eyewitness memory,and the creation and nature of false memories, including recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. As well as her prolific work inside the laboratory, Loftus has been heavily involved in applying her research to legal settings; she has consulted or provided expert witness testimony for hundreds of cases. Loftus has been recognized throughout the world for her work, receiving numerous awards and honorary degrees. In 2002, Loftus was ranked 58th in the Review of General Psychology’s list of the 100 most influential psychological researchers of the 20th century, and was the highest ranked woman on the list.

Elizabeth Loftus on KCRW

How can we be sure things actually happened the way we remember them? For example, why do siblings remember the same past events differently?

How the malleability of memory impacts everything, from crime to families

How can we be sure things actually happened the way we remember them? For example, why do siblings remember the same past events differently?

from Life Examined

For more than a decade, comedian Steve Rannazzisi has been repeating a dramatic story about himself.

Faking Tragedy

For more than a decade, comedian Steve Rannazzisi has been repeating a dramatic story about himself.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

Author Brad Stulberg shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while also reflecting on the growing masculinity crisis.

from Life Examined

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

from Second Opinion

Lawrence Kramer and Carolyn Korsmeyer take us on a philosophical and sensual journey exploring sound, taste, and touch.

from Life Examined

This week clinical psychologist and author Dacher Keltner delves into the science and mysteries surrounding awe and shares that awe is not just found in nature or music but most often…

from Life Examined

Botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses her new book “The Serviceberry,” explaining how this plant serves as a metaphor for living in a “gift economy.”

from Life Examined

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality.

from Second Opinion

The election came and went, and despite Democrats’ heavy emphasis on abortion rights, the election of Donald Trump makes it clear that the rights of women across the country are in…

from Scheer Intelligence

Cailtin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves,” shares insights into the ways in which elephants relate.

from Life Examined

KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with renowned Buddhist teacher and psychologist Tara Brach about meditation, mindfulness, and trusting our “inner gold.”

from Life Examined