Kyle C. Scherr PhD

I am a Professor of Psychology at Central Michigan University and a part of the Applied Experimental Program. ​

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My program of research uses basic social and cognitive psychological theories to understand applied outcomes. Much of my research focuses on issues at the intersection of psychology and law. One area examines the social cognitive underpinnings of suspect decision-making during police interrogations and the stigma associated with innocent individuals who falsely confess.  Another area focuses on wrongful convictions and the social cognitive factors associated with decisions and judgments influencing the process leading to exoneration and the stigma and general experience of innocent individuals once released and exonerated. A third area focuses on social cognitive factors that can bias forensic evidence gathering and analysis. Click on the the images below to read about our research related to each focus. Outside of my researching examining psychology and law issues, I have interests in examining how stigma and expectancy effects can influence multiple other applied outcomes such as voting behavior and educational attainment. 

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I also consult with various legal professionals and conduct seminars for interviewing groups and other legal professionals. 

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Search around the site for information about me, our team and research, and publications.