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29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Effects of Demonstrative Evidence and Plaintiffs' Credibility on Legal Decision Making

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Jaihyun Park
    Baruch College, The City University of New York
  • Yoojung Na
    Baruch College, City University of New York
  • Jessica Dudzinska
    Hunter College
  • Dafna Yacobian
    Baruch College, City University of New York
  • Jennifer Couch
    Baruch College, City University of New York

Abstract

This study explored effects of demonstrative evidence on damage awards moderated by plaintiffs’ credibility. Mock jurors read a LASIK malpractice case with or without photo simulations before making legal judgments. The use of images led to more damages mediated by perceived severity. The effect was more pronounced after deliberation.

Forensic

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