Credibility judgments in context: effects of emotional expression, presentation mode, and statement consistency

In this study, we examined the effects of complainant emotionality, presentation mode, and statement consistency on credibility judgments in an intimate partner abuse case. Male and female police trainees (N = 172) assessed the credibility of a domestic abuse complainant who appeared either live or...

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Main Author: Landström, Sara (Author)
Contributors: Ask, Karl ; Sommar, Charlotte
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2019]
In: Psychology, crime & law
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