Eyewitnesses are more accurate when identifying members of their own race than when identifying members of other races. This is known as cross-race bias.

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Numerous studies have demonstrated that people have more difficulty accurately identifying faces of individuals from races different from their own, leading to the phenomenon known as cross-race bias or the own-race bias. This can have serious consequences in cases where eyewitness testimony is used as evidence.

Eyewitnesses Are More Accurate When Identifying Members of Their Own