Factors influencing juror verdict in a case involving repressed memories of abuse |
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Authors: | Andrea L Rotzien PhD |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, 49401-9403 Allendale, MI |
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Abstract: | Mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses are expected to testify about the prevalence of sexual abuse, and also
about the veracity of memory. In cases involving adult survivors of sexual abuse, this testimony is typically about repressed
and false memory syndromes. Many professionals have noted concerns about the lack of definitive data to support either syndrome.
This study examined the following variables: juror knowledge and experience with repressed and false memory syndromes, juror
attitudes about sexual abuse and memory recovery techniques, and gender of juror on verdict. Results include effects for repressed
memory knowledge/experience and gender. Gender differences were found regarding attitudes about abuse and memory. Concluding
comments include practical and research implications of the study results. |
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