The seventh edition of this field-leading textbook provides an accessible and rigorous
presentation of major theories of persuasion and their applications to a variety of real-world …

The judge or jury makes a subjective determination of when an expert is credible. However,
no published measure exists for assessment of the credibility of expert witnesses. The …

This review of women's participation in the legal system as expert witnesses examines the
empirical literature on the perceived credibility and persuasiveness of women compared …

Although the jury is often referred to as one of the bulwarks of the American justice system, it
regularly comes under attack. Recent changes to trial procedures, such as reducing jury …

Forensic Reports & Testimony: A Guide to Effective Communication for Psychologists and
Psychiatrists provides a roadmap for the mental health professional who wants to provide …

Forensic science is a central component of jurors' decisions in many criminal cases.
Nevertheless, research has shown that jurors are not sensitive to violations of testimonial …

This study examined how manipulations of likeability and knowledge affected mock jurors'
perceptions of female and male expert witness credibility (N= 290). Our findings extend the …

With the use of expert evidence increasing in civil and criminal trials, there is concern jurors'
decisions are affected by factors that are irrelevant to the quality of the expert opinion. Past …

According to expectancy violations theory, displays of behavior considered “unusual” during
an interaction will trigger scrutiny of an individual. Such scrutiny may be detrimental in …

Forensic neuropsychology is defined as the application of neuropsychological evidence to
inform legal questions. There is empirical evidence that forensic neuropsychology has …