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THEORY TO ACTION​

​​The Tartan Forensic "Theory to Action" CLE Model  ©

Illustration:

Strategic Learning Objectives
To select your priority subject area(s): 
 
1.  Analyze Investigative Integrity
2.  Apply Decision Science
3.  Evaluate Ethical Boundaries
4.  Execute Evidence-Based Voir Dire
5.  Draft Scientifically-Informed Motions

Course Focus Area

Eyewitness Testimony

Psychological Input

Interchangeable Point, Forming the Key Takeaways

Highly susceptible to

psychological, contextual, and procedural biases:

 

Memory Malleability

Misinformation & Suggestibility

Police 'Estimator Variables'

​Confirmational Feedback Bias

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Schema​

Cross-Racial Bias

Weapon Focus Effect

​Unconscious Transference & 'Anchoring' Bias

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Tactical Application

Key Takeaways

Moving beyond “it’s unreliable” to precision cross-examining of this range of psychological metrics that corrupt the memory of a witness.

"How I Enhanced My Skills"

 

"I already knew the safeguards per the Manson v. Brathwaite Test (1977) and Perry v. New Hampshire (2012) but now challenge eyewitness testimony with more powerful assertion equipped with the psychological mechanics of Suggestiveness, Reliability, and Limitation."​​

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"I now apply clear, actionable psychological insights without the jargon."

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