Neuroimages in court: less biasing than feared

Trends Cogn Sci. 2013 Mar;17(3):99-101. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2013.01.008. Epub 2013 Feb 18.

Abstract

Neuroscience is increasingly poised to play a role in legal proceedings. One persistent concern, however, is the intuition that brain images may bias, mislead, or confuse jurors. Initially, empirical research seemed to support this intuition. New findings contradict those expectations, prompting a rethinking of the 'threat' of neuroscience in the courtroom.

MeSH terms

  • Bias*
  • Criminal Law*
  • Fear*
  • Humans
  • Neuroimaging*
  • Neurosciences / legislation & jurisprudence*