Cattell's research (1895) pertaining to recollections in memory?

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What was the research/study carried out by Cattell in 1895 pertaining to memory recollection which would be useful in research done for eyewitness testimony?

-- Saleha Limbada (sallimbada@hotmail.com), November 02, 2003

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Here's a reference you can look up:

Measurements of the Accuracy of Recollection. Cattell, J.M. Science. 1895 N. S. II 761-766

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