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Introduction and Contents
This seminar breaks down, decades of scientific research into
the manipulation of
children’s memories and explains how this important
science can be used in the
courtroom, and includes:
90 Years of Research on Suggestibility–
What is "Suggestibility"?
• Learning About the Natural History of an Allegation
of Sexual Molestation
• What Motivates Interviews to Use Leading Questions
• The Anxious Parent
• Refusal to Accept the Child's Denial
• Parents' Lack of Accurate Recall of What Questions
They Asked
• The Conversational Partner
• Peer Influence
• Negative Stereotyping
• Interviewer Bias
• Confirmatory Bias
• Preconceived Notions
• Cooperative Conversationalist
• Repeat Questions
• Source Monitoring
• The Pediatrician Studies
• Memory of Touching
• Anatomical Dolls
• Documentation of Forensic Interviews
• Notes v. Recording
• Interviewer Modification
Using the Research in Trial
• Gathering the Data
• Taint Hearings
• Studies vs. Video Presentation
• Crime and Punishment
• Courtroom Demonstration
• Conclusion
Continuing Legal Education Credits
and Seminars
These Continuing Legal Education Seminars
have each been approved for Continuing Legal
Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount
of one credit per one seminar
hour. Psychlaw.net certifies that this activity conforms to
the standards for approved educational activities prescribed
by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California.
A Historical Perspective has been approved for Criminal Law
Specialization and Family Law Specialization Units. For Specialization
Credits, please call (734) 327-5030 for further information.
Continuing Legal Education Teaching
Seminars
Dr. Lorandos and Mr. Clancy are available
for educational presentations to local bar associations. They
may be contacted at (743) 327-5030.
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