Jurors' Perceptions of Confidence Inflation: Does the confidence ephiphany effect exist?

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint

Authors: Javier Mesa, Rolando Nelson Carol, Brian Stephen Cahill, Andrea Schiro
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Abstract

This project attempts to discern whether or not the confidence epiphany effect is real and if it actually impacts jurors. Due to conflicting results in previous studies, this study aims to manipulate the type of confidence inflation justifications by testing the confidence epiphany statements used in 2 different studies and the other attributions utilized.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Jury Decision Making Processes Deception detection and forensic psychology Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
8 January 2026
Document type
Preprint