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Exploring the intersection of psychology and the justice system, this content delves into how human behavior and social factors like race, accent, and appearance impact legal proceedings. It discusses the role of forensic psychologists, the influence of witness confidence on juries, and the biases that can arise from social psychology. The text also examines studies on guilt perception and offers insights into improving courtroom fairness through psychological research.
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Psychological research has shown that memory can be distorted, leading to potential errors in eyewitness testimonies
Research has found that jurors are more likely to trust and convict based on testimony from confident witnesses
Social psychology has revealed how factors such as physical appearance, race, and accent can influence jurors' perceptions of defendants and witnesses
Techniques such as witness familiarization can help increase witness confidence and positively influence jury perceptions
Expert testimony on the complexities of eyewitness identification can introduce reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors
The sequence in which evidence and testimonies are presented can affect jury decisions, with a narrative order being generally more persuasive
Mock trials serve as an important research tool in legal psychology, providing insights into the factors that influence juror decision-making, but they also have limitations such as potential biases and lack of real-life stakes
Mock trials can help identify ways to enhance the fairness and effectiveness of the judicial system
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The study by ______ and ______ in ______ revealed that eyewitness memories could be altered by ______ questions.
Loftus
Palmer
1974
misleading
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Witness Confidence Impact on Testimony Credibility
High witness confidence can increase perceived testimony credibility, influencing jury trust.
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Juror Conviction Likelihood Based on Witness Confidence
Jurors more likely to convict when witness shows high confidence, as per Penrod and Cutler study.
