Interpreting neuroscientific evidence in the legal domain: Do the stereotypes come in?

Sinha, Chetan (2024) Interpreting neuroscientific evidence in the legal domain: Do the stereotypes come in? Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science. ISSN 1932-4502 (In Press)

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Abstract

The current article explores the meaning of neuroscientific evidence in the legal domain. It takes a social-psychological perspective to discuss how group-based stereotypes affect legal decision-making critically. Examining how any interpretation is anchored and objectified is interesting as evidence is interpreted in the context. Dominantly, with the ubiquity of neuroscience in different domains, the brain is positioned as an authentic source of nurturing authenticity. It is observed that sometimes unquestionable scientific knowledge may surpass the rationality and intuition of judges. In one way, it is a boon; in another, it is shaping the whole framework of our knowledge system, where knowledge from brain studies reifies our understanding of human actions and thinking.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Brain | Evidence | Interpretation | Stereotype | Law
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > General Psychology
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Subhajit Bhattacharjee
Date Deposited: 22 May 2024 07:27
Last Modified: 22 May 2024 07:28
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12124-024-09847-7
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/7800

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