About: Dr. Dana Hirn Mueller

Dr. Dana Hirn Mueller, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Concordia University, St. Paul, is an experimental and legal psychologist. A great deal of her scholarship has focused on ways to integrate psychological research with legal practice. Additionally, her central research interests concentrate on improving psychology curriculum at the undergraduate level, promoting undergrad research, and teaching.

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Investigative Interviewing Psychology: How Research Prevents Wrongful Convictions

Investigative Interviewing Psychology: How Research Prevents Wrongful Convictions
Quick Answer Investigative interviewing psychology applies research-based techniques to gather accurate witness statements in criminal cases. Studies show 69% of wrongful convictions involve eyewitness errors, often from counterproductive interview methods. Psychologists use evidence-based approaches like open-ended questions and context reinstatement to help law enforcement collect reliable information while preventing memory distortion. A shirt color. A…
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Why Undergraduate Psychology Research Matters (And How It Helps Your Career)

Why Undergraduate Psychology Research Matters (And How It Helps Your Career)

Undergraduate psychology research helps students develop valuable skills like data analysis, critical thinking, and communication—whether pursuing graduate school or entering the workforce. Dr. Dana Hirn Mueller notes that research experience makes students more competitive applicants and better-prepared professionals, even if they don't pursue a PhD.

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