How can research in psychology impact and improve law, legal systems, and policy?

Psychology and Law Lab Members

The Psychology, Law, and Policy Lab is led by Daniel Krauss, a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Claremont McKenna College. His research program primarily involves examining disconnects between psychological research and practice, and the manner in which the legal system utilizes this information. In particular, it emphasizes how jurors and other legal actors misinterpret or misuse psychological evidence and expert testimony in their decision-making. Undergraduate research students play a key role in every aspect of his experimental research, including helping to design methods and co-authoring publications.

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Legal Policy Change
Legal Policy Change

How do we change ineffective legal policies or make them more successful?

Expert Testimony
Expert Testimony

How do experts influence legal decision-making?

Death Penalty and Life Without the Possibility of Parole
Death Penalty and Life Without the Possibility of Parole

How are jurors influenced by experts in death penalty and life without parole sentencing?

Jury Decision Making
Jury Decision Making

How do jurors reach their decisions? How does psychology study that process?

Sexual Predator Laws
Sexual Predator Laws

How are decisions reached in sexual predator hearings? What are the limitations of these procedures?

Training in Law and Psychology
Training in Law and Psychology

What do we know about training and education in law and psychology? What are best practices?