Molistic processing in facial image comparison

When comparing images of faces in criminal investigations, forensic facial examiners report key features such as moles to be particularly diagnostic identity. However, scientific evidence for the efficacy identification is still limited. The current study systematically examined effect on image comparison by manipulating presence and location these small features. We found that observers untrained spontaneously use support decisions (Experiment 1). These effects were amplified when prompted utilise 2) sensitive subtle differences spatial 3). Moreover, accuracy was higher instructed only dissociated from 4). findings demonstrate are shows power visual influence decisions. This article protected copyright. All rights reserved.