How Jurors Really Process Information: An Interview with Dr. Katherine Ramsland
Episode Number:
018 
Please join me for a fascinating interview with Dr. Katherine Ramsland. You will learn what every lawyer should know about human psychology and how jurors process information.
Dr. Katherine Ramsland has a master's degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a Ph.D. in philosophy from Rutgers University and a master's in clinical psychology for Duquesne University. She is a professor of forensic psychology at DeSales University.
Dr. Ramsland joins us to talk about how jurors subconsciously process information and how they come to their verdicts – it’s not as straight forward as you might think! Every lawyer who tries cases to juries should listen to this valuable interview.
You can register for a chance to win a free autographed copy of her latest book, "The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds" at www.christinefunk.net.
You can learn more about Dr. Ramsland, her other books, and her work, at http://www.katherineramsland.com/main.html
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