Jurors' Perspectives on Neuropsychological Test Interpretations in a Criminal Case.

详细信息   

• 作者：Gresham ; Valene J.
• 学历：Doctor
• 年：2013
• 导师：Brodie,Laura A.,eadvisorLevinson,Danielecommittee memberKlein,Sandra P.ecommittee member
• 毕业院校：Alliant International University
• Department：Irvine,CSFS.
• ISBN：9781267651358
• CBH：3540329
• Country：USA
• 语种：English
• FileSize：826280
• Pages：63

文摘

For the last decade,statistics show traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a growing concern in our legal system. In an effort to obtain data regarding the influence of neuropsychological expert witness testimony in a criminal case,this study tested three hypotheses. H1: The majority of jurors will vote not guilty,due to mild head injury. H 2: The jurors will give more credence to the testimony of the neuropsychologist rather than the psychiatrist. H3: The jurors will be more lenient in their sentencing,given the testimony of the neuropsychologist's testimony. The criterion for inclusion in the study as a participant is identical to those used for inclusion in the eligibility for jury duty. A chi-squared test was performed to analyze the data for the three hypotheses. The results supported all of the hypotheses； however statistical significance was seen in H 1 and H2 only.