Could you create an accurate description of the suspect if your were attacked by a criminal or witnessed a crime? A surprisingly large number of people could not.
In one instance the manager of the bank gave the police a suspect descrption that was the complete opposite of reality. After the traukmatic crimne her mind played games on her and where she describedh im as short he was tall; where describged him as at he was muscular and athletic. Where described him as having a drak complextion with brown or black hair he was actually blond with blue eyes.
Your mind can play games on you like this if you are either the victim of a crime or a witness, but you can overcome these problems if you are more prepared. Some security people, for instance make a practice of developing their sills in suspect description by practicising when people they encounter on a regular basis.
They practice recreating a mental picture of that person who just passed them whenever they have the opportunity. In this way they become more adept at noticing and remembering the features of persons they meet.
It is just like riding a bicycle. At first you will find it difficult but as you practice it will become second nature.
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