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Gail Goodman is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on memory development and children’s experiences as victims/witnesses, particularly in legal contexts. She explores trauma’s impact on memory, attachment influences, and the psychological effects of testifying. Dr. Goodman has led NSF-funded projects on topics like familiarity’s role in eyewitness memory and legal socialization during the pandemic.
Her work bridges developmental psychology and legal practice, addressing child maltreatment’s long-term effects and improving forensic interview protocols. Notable accomplishments include a Poster Award for her 2021 study on memory accuracy in maltreated adults. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including studies on foster youth outcomes and autism spectrum disorder’s impact on credibility ratings.
- Key Research Themes: Childhood trauma, eyewitness testimony, forensic psychology, child welfare.
- Grants:
- National Science Foundation (RAPID Grant on Pandemic Trust)
- San Diego County-funded studies on child victim testimony
- Awards: Poster Award (2021) for memory accuracy research in maltreated adults.
Dr. Goodman’s work emphasizes practical applications, such as enhancing legal systems’ sensitivity to child witnesses and improving outcomes for foster youth through specialized education programs.
