Coping with Cross-Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony
Published on 15. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
249 pages
978-1-59147-094-6 (ISBN)
Description
In his latest collection of essays for forensic psychologists, Stanley L. Brodsky extends the lessons of his popular Testifying in Court series by focusing on the cross-examination, the trial phase that expert witnesses dread most. A leading teacher, scholar, and expert witness, Dr. Brodsky offers lessons and advice from the trenches to defuse the vulnerability psychologists may feel on the witness stand.
More than 5 brief essays, each summarized by a maxim, teach readers about the typical techniques attorneys use to challenge experts' credibility and the basis of their opinions. Pointers on preparation and effective narrative style are included, backed by findings from the emerging literature on the assessment of expert testimony.
More than 5 brief essays, each summarized by a maxim, teach readers about the typical techniques attorneys use to challenge experts' credibility and the basis of their opinions. Pointers on preparation and effective narrative style are included, backed by findings from the emerging literature on the assessment of expert testimony.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59147-094-6 (9781591470946)
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Stanley L. Brodsky, is professor of psychology at the University of Alabama, where he coordinates the Psychology amp ndash Law PhD concentration. He is the author of books and 7 articles and chapters, mostly in psychology applied to legal issues. Among other honors, he was the 99 recipient of the Distinguished Contribution Award for Outstanding Achievement in Forensic Psychology by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. His books Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness and The Expert Expert Witness: More Maxims and Guidelines for Testifying in Court have become major sourcebooks for expert witnesses. He maintains an independent practice in forensic psychology and is a frequent leader of workshops on court testimony and coping with cross-examination.
Content
Acknowledgments
I. Introduction
What This Book Is About
A Beginning Point: Ten Things You May Not Know About Testifying
II. Testimony: Narrative and Style
Telling a Clear and Compelling Story
Bridges : Telling a Story on the Stand
Bridges 2: Narrative Techniques for Courtroom Testimony
More Yin, Less Yang
Imagery to Reduce Anxiety
Reversals
Position and Alignment
Witness Preparation and Videotape Feedback
Hypercorrect and Personal Speech
Metaphors in Testimony
Obstacles and Pitfalls
Pretentiousness
Overconfidence
Smug and They Don't Know It
Suspicion-Evoking Testimony
Visible Displays of Emotion
Visible Displays of Emotion 2
Repetitions
Pocket Men and Quarterbacks
Defining Moments
Trivial Revenge
Lies
Cross-Examination Attacks and Bullying
Anticipate Tactics of the Adversarial Attorney
Bullying Attorneys
Involuntary Disclosure of Forensic Self
Gendered Invasion of Witness Privacy
Physical Threats
Ingratiation
III. Expertise and Bases for Testimony
Professional Dilemmas and Boundaries
Transcripts of Problem Depositions
When Unprepared
Translations
Empathy Dilemmas
Headline Testimony
Distrusting Experts
Lawyer Intrusions
Clear Boundaries of Testimony
(Not) Offering Advice
Token Experts
Expert Panels
Attorney Extrapolations and Demands
Yes or No Demands
Clients Next Door
More Pulls to Extrapolate
Echo Effects
Familiar Presentation of Famous Studies
Highly Paid, Well-Known Experts
Surprise Demands
Clarity and Focus
The Tough and Tangential Cross-Examination
Data Errors
Cross-Examinations About Tests
Sexual Predator Testimony : Principles
Sexual Predator Testimony 2: Challenges to the Construct
Actuarial Testimony
References
About the Author
I. Introduction
What This Book Is About
A Beginning Point: Ten Things You May Not Know About Testifying
II. Testimony: Narrative and Style
Telling a Clear and Compelling Story
Bridges : Telling a Story on the Stand
Bridges 2: Narrative Techniques for Courtroom Testimony
More Yin, Less Yang
Imagery to Reduce Anxiety
Reversals
Position and Alignment
Witness Preparation and Videotape Feedback
Hypercorrect and Personal Speech
Metaphors in Testimony
Obstacles and Pitfalls
Pretentiousness
Overconfidence
Smug and They Don't Know It
Suspicion-Evoking Testimony
Visible Displays of Emotion
Visible Displays of Emotion 2
Repetitions
Pocket Men and Quarterbacks
Defining Moments
Trivial Revenge
Lies
Cross-Examination Attacks and Bullying
Anticipate Tactics of the Adversarial Attorney
Bullying Attorneys
Involuntary Disclosure of Forensic Self
Gendered Invasion of Witness Privacy
Physical Threats
Ingratiation
III. Expertise and Bases for Testimony
Professional Dilemmas and Boundaries
Transcripts of Problem Depositions
When Unprepared
Translations
Empathy Dilemmas
Headline Testimony
Distrusting Experts
Lawyer Intrusions
Clear Boundaries of Testimony
(Not) Offering Advice
Token Experts
Expert Panels
Attorney Extrapolations and Demands
Yes or No Demands
Clients Next Door
More Pulls to Extrapolate
Echo Effects
Familiar Presentation of Famous Studies
Highly Paid, Well-Known Experts
Surprise Demands
Clarity and Focus
The Tough and Tangential Cross-Examination
Data Errors
Cross-Examinations About Tests
Sexual Predator Testimony : Principles
Sexual Predator Testimony 2: Challenges to the Construct
Actuarial Testimony
References
About the Author