Experimental psychologist with an expertise in the intersection of psychology and the law. Dr. McQuiston's work is interdisciplinary, integrating principles of cognitive and social psychology, public policy and the law, and criminal justice reform. Her research interests include courtroom decision making, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, vicarious trauma experienced by jurors and judges during/after trial, and judges' interpretation of newly-discovered evidence when considering post-conviction relief petitions.
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Experimental psychologist with an expertise in the intersection of psychology and the law. Dr. McQuiston's work is interdisciplinary, integrating principles of cognitive and social psychology, public policy and the law, and criminal justice reform. Her research interests include courtroom decision making, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, vicarious trauma experienced by jurors and judges during/after trial, and judges' interpretation of newly-discovered evidence when considering post-conviction relief petitions.