Academic History
B.A. in Psychology - Reed College
M.A. in Social Ecology - University of California, Irvine
Ph.D. in Psychology - University of California, Irvine
Academic Focus
My research lies at the intersection of psychology and law. I aim to understand how normal psychological processes, such as memory, function within the setting of the criminal legal system. Specifically, I study the malleability of eyewitness memory and perceptions of eyewitness testimony in the courtroom. I also have an interest in how policies and procedures in the legal system may enhance or diminish eyewitness evidence.
Courses Taught
Psyc 103 - Psychological Statistics
Psyc 122 - Cognitive Psychology
Selected Research and Publications
Kenchel, J. M., Greenspan, R. L., Reisberg, D., & Dodson, C. S. (2021). “In Your Own Words, How Certain Are You?” Post-Identification Feedback Distorts Verbal and Numeric Expressions of Eyewitness Confidence. Applied Cognitive Psychology.
Kenchel, J. M., Domagalski, K., Butler, B. J., & Loftus, E. F. (2020). The Messy Landscape of Eye Movements and False Memories. Memory.