One or more presenters were selected from a call for papers.
The explosive growth of knowledge in the field of cognitive neuroscience provides both opportunities and challenges for the criminal justice system. This panel will explore the potential, as well as the pitfalls, of using cognitive neuroscience to shed light on criminal justice theory and practice. Topics include, among others, implicit bias in decision-making, the dynamics of tunnel vision, brain imaging to assess prior knowledge or veracity, group-level emotion and jury dynamics, the effects of emotionally-charged evidence on reasoning, and the effects of brain injury on criminal responsibility.
Business Meeting at Program Conclusion.