Dixon:CSI Effect Flashcards
1
Q
What is the CSI effect?
A
The way that television shows effect jury decisions
2
Q
Schweitzer and saks 2007:
A
Forensic science is seen as high tech magic - unrealistic expectations
Very reliant of evidence and may not decide someone is guilty if evidence does meet expectations
3
Q
Kim 2009:
A
Disagrees completely with Schweitzer and Saks
4
Q
Bad points:
A
-Ethical issues- info from mock trail could be distressing.