Room: Windgate 60-61
Speaker(s):
Kritika Chauhan, PsyD
Presentation: Forensic psychology plays a critical role in shaping decisions that impact justice, safety, and individual lives. Yet even the most skilled professionals are vulnerable to cognitive biases that can subtly influence judgement. This introductory level presentation will examine the most common cognitive biases encountered in forensic settings and review the contextual and systematic factors that contribute to these biases. The session will also identify strategies to reduce the impact of cognitive biases. By fostering awareness and offering mitigating approaches, the session aims to enhance fairness, accuracy, and professional integrity in forensic practice and decision-making.
Objectives:
- Define common cognitive biases observed in forensic psychology settings
- Explore individual, organizational, and contextual factors that contribute to the development and reinforcement of cognitive biases
- Identify practical strategies and interventions to reduce the impact of cognitive biases in forensic practice
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