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Welcome to the Applied Social Cognition Laboratory website.
The research conducted in the laboratory examines the application of social and cognitive processes in decision-making to issues within the criminal justice and legal systems. Our research is focused on 3 specific aspects: facial processing, eyewitness memory and identification procedures, and juror decision-making.
On this site you'll find information about our laboratory including our facilities and members. In addition, we provide updated information about our current research projects and access to publications coming out of our lab.
Prospective research assistants can get information on joining the lab through our "Getting Involved" page. Undergraduate students interested in our lab will find information about the application process and how to join as well as access to information on getting into graduate school. Prospective graduate students interested in applying to FIU will find information about our Legal Psychology Ph.D. program and the training available as a member of FIU and our laboratory.
Interested attorneys and law enforcement personnel should visit the "Consultation/Outreach" page.