Department of Psychology
Biography:
Keywords: law and psychology; social psychology; wrongful convictions; medical ethics
I received my Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Toronto. My doctoral work examined the effects of pre-trial publicity on jurors’ verdicts. Although common sense would suggest that such negative publicity must have a prejudicial impact on jurors, the research is not so clear; if there is a strong link, we have not yet found it.
Since 1999, I have been a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University where my research explores issues related to medical ethics, jury processes, jury selection, the impact of pre-trial publicity on juror’s verdicts, and the use of alibi evidence. Currently, I am examining the factors that lead to wrongful convictions.
While I have taught a wide variety of courses here at Ryerson, you will typically find me teaching Social Psychology (Psy504/Psy124), Psychology and Law (Psy300) or Introductory Psychology (Psy102/202). My undergraduate courses are linked to blackboard sites, which registered students may access at http://my.ryerson.ca.
Professional Affiliations
- The American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS)
- The Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (SARMAC)
- The American Psychological Society (APS)
- The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
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