This site presents a discussion of expert testimony related to over a dozen forensic psychology issues (such as child custody evaluations, eyewitness recall, claims of repressed memories). It is primarily designed to assist attorneys in effectively cross-examining mental health professionals. The author argues that expert testimony can be useful and effective when it is premised on relevant research.
Type of Material:
The site is entirely text, with the only additional links being to sites where once can purchase the author's publications.
Recommended Uses:
In addition to assisting attorneys in cross-examining expert testimony made by psychologists, this material could be used to train psychology students in effective expert testimony.
Technical Requirements:
None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The site is designed to assist attorneys in effective cross-examination of mental health professionals. It can also be used to train advanced psychology students in the practice of expert testimony.
Target Student Population:
While primarily geared toward practicing attorneys, this site would be appropriate for masters and doctoral students in clinical, counseling, school, and forensic psychology (as well as for attorneys in training).
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Well-written and concise, this site provides a critical and skeptical approach to evaluating expert testimony by psychologists.
Concerns:
None, although its use in the classroom is relatively limited.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This site can be used mainly to assist students in understanding the process of expert testimony in psychology and the kinds of issues they will encounter if they participate in such testimony. The author provides lists of his relevant peer-reviewed articles for additional details on each topic area.
Concerns:
Sections pertaining to typical practices used by attorneys when soliciting and examining expert testimony would increase the usefulness of this site for students.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This site is simple and easy to use. The different specialty areas are concisely written, with most sections running no more than two pages. Site navigation is straightforward.
Concerns:
None.
Creative Commons:
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