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Forensic Psychology: Memory On Trial With Dr Jennifer Murphy From University of Surrey
January 8 @ 16:00 - 16:45
Think your memory is reliable? Think again! In this interactive talk, Dr Jennifer Murphy explores how easily our minds create false memories, and why these errors matter more than you might think. You’ll discover the factors that can distort what we remember, learn the truth behind common myths about how memory works, and see how these distortions play out in real-world situations.
We’ll dive into the impact of false memories on the legal system, uncovering why eyewitnesses often get it wrong, how line-ups can mislead us, and why even jurors’ memories can’t always be trusted.
By the end, you’ll see your memory in a completely new light: powerful, fascinating… and far from perfect.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Jennifer Murphy
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Psychology, as well as Criminology, Law, Biology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: