Neuroscientist investigates social cognition in biased juries
A study co-authored by a ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï professor suggests biased jury decisions are associated with social cognitive processes such as cultural and racial stereotyping
Bias in juries pose a serious challenge for judges and attorneys to conduct fair, equal and impartial trials. A recent paper published in considers the overlap between social cognitive processes such as cultural and racial stereotyping and brain activity associated with bias against defendants accused of severe crimes.ÌýÌý
R. McKell