11 Psychology and the Describe Dixon et Using the original article or description from a textbook, Answer questions on Discuss methodological al.’s courtroom Key research students should identify the following features: Dixon et al. issues in research in – Research psychology and the Evaluate Dixon et Aim, participants, design, procedures, materials, results, ethics, al.’s courtroom. Dixon et al. (2002) The research in terms of issues reliability, validity, usefulness, socially sensitive research. Role of Accent and and debates Students write questions about the study and swap with a Context in Perceptions Apply knowledge of the partner. of Guilt. Dixon et al. study to a sample exam question. 12 Psychology Demonstrate knowledge A mock trial could be conducted to demonstrate strategies Students take notes Scenario A lawyer – and the and understanding of that influence juries (this could be based on the you during the mock trial on is representing a ‘can courtroom - strategies used to influence spot a clip) The following strategies could be the different strategies man who believes murderer’ Application juries. used by different members of the class (some are more and add to these notes has been wrongly effective than others) after conducting research into the by trading information accused of murder, At least one strategy Apply knowledge and strategy: with members of other there is evidence to to influence jury understanding of these groups. suggest that he is decision making. strategies to novel Social influence, Expert witnesses, Defendant’s guilty and other sources and exam type Characteristics, Presentation of and Evidence ‘Story Order’ evidence that he may questions. ‘Witness Order’, Emphasising Scientific/Forensic Evidence, be innocent. Eyewitness Testimony and Leading Questions. Write about a strategy that could be used to influence during decision making in this case.
11 Psychology and the courtroom – Key Research Dixon et al. (2002) The Role of Accent and Context in Perceptions of Guilt. Describe Dixon et al.’s research Evaluate Dixon et al.’s research in terms of issues and debates Apply knowledge of the Dixon et al. study to a sample exam question. Using the original article or description from a textbook, students should identify the following features: Aim, participants, design, procedures, materials, results, ethics, reliability, validity, usefulness, socially sensitive research. Students write questions about the study and swap with a partner. Answer questions on Dixon et al. Discuss methodological issues in research in psychology and the courtroom. 12 Psychology and the courtroom - Application At least one strategy to influence jury decision making. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies used to influence juries. Apply knowledge and understanding of these strategies to novel sources and exam type questions. A mock trial could be conducted to demonstrate strategies that influence juries (this could be based on the ‘can you spot a murderer’ clip) The following strategies could be used by different members of the class (some are more effective than others) after conducting research into the strategy: Social influence, Expert witnesses, Defendant’s Characteristics, Presentation of Evidence ‘Story Order’ and ‘Witness Order’, Emphasising Scientific/Forensic Evidence, Eyewitness Testimony and Leading Questions. Students take notes during the mock trial on the different strategies and add to these notes by trading information with members of other groups. Scenario – A lawyer is representing a man who believes has been wrongly accused of murder, there is evidence to suggest that he is guilty and other evidence that he may be innocent. Write about a strategy that could be used to influence during decision making in this case.
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