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Book Review: Ideology, Psychology, and Law
by Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on May 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsA review of the new encyclopedia of the intersection of the law and mind sciences: Ideology, Psychology, and the Law (2012). -
A Big Book Filled With Big Ideas
by Steven E. Perkel, DSW, LCSWPosted on March 27, 2012 | 5 CommentsWhat can we learn from Thinking, Fast and Slow to inform litigation advocacy? Steve says 'a lot' but we have to give it time to percolate. -
In Law as in Life, the Power of Context
by Sam Sommers, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsSam Sommer's reviews his new book: Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World. -
When Your Life is on the Line, Be a Victim, Not a Hero
by Kurt Gray, Ph.D. and Chelsea ScheinPosted on November 29, 2011 | 4 CommentsTo apply the hero strategy or the victim strategy? An overview of a series of studies to explore which tactic - if either - is effective in reducing blame. -
Generation X members are “active, balanced and happy”. Seriously?
by Douglas L. Keene, Ph.D. and Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on November 29, 2011 | 22 CommentsWhat's happened to Generation X? An update on these now 30-45 year old jurors--you may be surprised at what they've done. -
Fooled By Numbers: Why People Think That 24 Months Takes Longer Than 2 Years
by Mario Pandelaere, PhDPosted on September 26, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe author analyzes the way people percieve quantitative information and the way even numerical data is subject to biased interpretation. -
American Justice or American Idol? Two Trials and Two Verdicts in the Casey Anthony Case
by Richard GabrielPosted on July 26, 2011 | 12 CommentsA look behind the scenes at planning and preparation for the Casey Anthony trial from the defense trial consultant. -
The Dangers of Disgust in the Courtroom
by Pascale Sophie Russell, Ph.D. and Roger Giner-Sorolla, Ph.D.Posted on July 26, 2011 | 1 CommentTwo kinds of anger are discussed: moral anger and moral disgust. Which would you like? -
Juror Race and Capital Sentences
by Bryan EdelmanPosted on July 26, 2011 | No CommentsWhat do we know about the relationship between juror race and capital verdicts? -
Effects of Race and Gender of Attorneys on Trial Outcomes
by Alexis A. RobinsonPosted on May 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsA review of literature on how the race or gender of the attorney is related to eventual verdict. Trial consultants, a trial lawyer and an academic react.