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Vocal Pitch in the Courtroom
by Jessica A. Boyle , M.A. and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 6 CommentsHigh voice, low voice, male voice, female voice? What the research says about your vocal pitch and persuasion in the courtroom. -
Road Warrior Tips (March, 2012)
by ASTC MembersPosted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentDo you know what the nastiest, germiest thing in your hotel room is? Think again. And learn how to avoid taking bedbugs around the country with you! -
Harming Children: Uncovering and Overcoming Bias When Defending Sex Crimes Against Children
by Beth Bochnak, M.A.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentIn our last issue we focused on 'sensitive topics' and approaching them successfully. Here's another one: an SJQ (and the rationale for various questions) for defending those accused of sex crimes against children. -
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. -
Weird Science: How Misperceptions of Litigation Consulting Can Drive Juror Cynicism
by Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 4 CommentsYou probably saw the 'Why does everyone hate jury duty?' articles floating around the web. A trial consultant takes a look at the original article questioning our system and ponders how cynicism plays a role in the responses. -
Irises, Tulips, Last Minute Scrambles & Gratitude
by Rita R. Handrich, PhDPosted on March 27, 2012 | No CommentsUsually we keep this stuff from you. This issue though, a behind-the-scenes look at what members of the ASTC (American Society of Trial Consultants) are really like. Famous old saying: 'Character will out'. -
Shock and Awe – The Art of Using Focus Groups to Profile Highly Emotional Cases
by Carey CrantfordPosted on January 31, 2012 | 1 CommentThe author offers insight into gaining pre-trial feedback in high stakes and emotionally supercharged litigation. -
Smoking Dope and Burning Vaginas (Did I Just Say That Out Loud?) And Other Voir Dire Questions You Really Can Ask Out Loud
by Charlotte A. (Charli) Morris, M.A.Posted on January 31, 2012 | 8 CommentsSuggestions for handling sensitive topics during voir dire. -
Why We Might Be More Moral Than We Think: The Importance of Emotion for Moral Action and Moral Forecasting
by Rimma Teper and Michael Inzlicht, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Page-Gould, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsDon't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D. and Tara Trask Imagine yourself discovering a loophole in your company's financial software that would allow someone to siphon money out of corporate accounts essentially undetected. You recently found out that your youngest child needs […] -
Talkin’ ‘bout our Generations: Are we who we wanted to be?
by Douglas L. Keene, Ph.D. and Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2012 | 4 CommentsThe four generations in the jury box: the same and yet, different.