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Description
A general predisposition to suspect conspiracies in world events can alter one's perception of society, instilling
distrust and cynicism and weakening social bonds. However, little is understood about the broader consequences,
specifically how a 'conspiracy mindset' may interfere with juror decision-making, a conspiracy-juror bias. This
novel project aims to redress this gap by building on pilot work that has uncovered a link between conspiracy
beliefs and a predisposition to assume others are involved in criminal activities. We aim to explore the
mechanisms that underpin the conspiracy-juror bias and how such a bias can interfere with accurate
interpretations of presented evidence.
distrust and cynicism and weakening social bonds. However, little is understood about the broader consequences,
specifically how a 'conspiracy mindset' may interfere with juror decision-making, a conspiracy-juror bias. This
novel project aims to redress this gap by building on pilot work that has uncovered a link between conspiracy
beliefs and a predisposition to assume others are involved in criminal activities. We aim to explore the
mechanisms that underpin the conspiracy-juror bias and how such a bias can interfere with accurate
interpretations of presented evidence.
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/04/24 → 31/03/27 |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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