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Christopher Normile is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Allegheny College, where he teaches and conducts research at the intersection of psychology and law. His work centers on the cognitive and social factors influencing confession decisions, particularly false confessions, as well as juror perceptions and legal decision-making. He is also deeply engaged in improving the teaching of statistics in undergraduate education.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Psychology, Bloomsburg University (2013), magna cum laude, with a minor in Criminal Justice
- M.A. in Experimental Psychology, Towson University (2015)
- Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology, Central Michigan University (2020)
His research interests include false confessions, police interrogation techniques, perceptions of exonerees, and juror decision-making. Pedagogically, he focuses on enhancing statistical literacy through the integration of effect sizes, confidence intervals, and Bayesian methods in introductory statistics courses. His training under Dr. Kerri Goodwin and Dr. Kyle Scherr has grounded his empirical approach in experimental and applied psychology.
Although no publications are listed in the provided material, his research agenda suggests a strong focus on experimental studies related to legal psychology and cognitive biases in judicial contexts.
Scientific Awards:
Dr. Normile advises undergraduate researchers and is involved in mentoring students in psychology and law-related research. While specific grants are not mentioned, his research program likely involves institutional or external funding for experimental work in legal cognition. He maintains regular office hours and is actively engaged in both teaching and scholarship.
He is affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Allegheny College and continues to develop his research program in legal and cognitive psychology, with future work likely expanding on expert testimony, memory distortion, and educational innovation in statistics.
