Psychology

Profile

In 2012, Sarah graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a first class honours degree in Forensic Psychology. Sarah’s BSc dissertation explored the use of deliberate eye contact as a cue to deceit.

In October 2012, continuing her interest in deceptive behaviour Sarah commenced a PhD under the supervision of Prof. Aldert Vrij, Dr Lucy Akehurst and Dr Sharon Leal. Her PhD research is looking into the use of an interpreter in an interview setting.  

Publications:

Mann, S., Vrij, A., Shaw, D. J., Leal, S., Ewens, S., Hillman, J., Granhag, P. A. & Fisher, R. P. (2012). Two heads are better than one? How to effectively use two interviewers to elicit cues to deception. Legal and Criminological Psychology. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8333.2012.02055.

Qualifications:

2009 – 2012. BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology 1^st class (University of Portsmouth).

Prizes:

The 2012 Psychological Society Undergraduate Award for the highest overall grade.  

The John Dennis Award for best Undergraduate Forensic Psychology Dissertation.

The Gerry Neanon Prize for Student Achievement – BSc Forensic Psychology.