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29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

The Impact of Clinical Diagnosis and Plaintiff's Award Request on Mock Juror Damage Awards and Injury Perceptions

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Alexia Martin
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Len Lecci
    The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • Austin Miller
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Marjorie Ramos
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Emily Lyster
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Sean Dawson
    University of North Carolina Wilmington

Abstract

250 participants read a case summary and partial transcript for a civil trial involving a suspected mTBI from a vehicle accident. Plaintiff diagnosis (organic, psychogenic, or malingering) and award request ($10,000 or $5 million) were manipulated. Significant main effects and interaction emerged for award amount. Injury perceptions were also predicted.

Forensic

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