Dr Ruth Horry

I am interested in memory, and how people make decisions based upon their memorial experiences. I have an interest in ‘basic’ face recognition/perception, as well as a more applied interest in eyewitness identification. I am also interested in metacognition – i.e., ‘thinking about thinking’ – particularly as it relates to the confidence people express about their memory-based decisions, and the relationship that confidence has to accuracy.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Memory
  • Eyewitness Identification
  • Face Recognition

Publications

  1. Horry, R., Brewer, N., Weber, N. The grain-size lineup: A test of a novel eyewitness identification procedure. Law and Human Behavior 40 2 147 158
  2. Horry, R., Brewer, N. How target–lure similarity shapes confidence judgments in multiple-alternative decision tasks. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General 145 12 1615 1634
  3. Tree, J., Horry, R., Riley, H., Wilmer, J. Are Portrait Artists Superior Face Recognizers? Limited Impact of Adult Experience on Face Recognition Ability. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance
  4. Horry, R., Cheong, W., Brewer, N. The other-race effect in perception and recognition: Insights from the complete composite task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance 41 2 508 524
  5. Horry, R., Brewer, N., Weber, N., Palmer, M. The effects of allowing a second sequential lineup lap on choosing and probative value. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law 21 2 121 133

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Teaching

  • PS-117 Statistics and Research Methods

    Statistics and experimental methods are at the heart of the empirical discipline of psychology and this module introduces students to selecting and conducting simple statistical tests. Through hands-on practical classes and workshops this teaches how to design studies, collect data, understand ethical issues, and use both parametric and nonparametric quantitative methods to test hypotheses. Students will also learn how to prepare a practical report and discuss and interpret experimental data.

  • PS-117W Ystadegau a Dulliau Ymchwil

    Wrth wraidd y ddisgyblaeth empirig seicoleg yma mae ystadegau a dulliau arbrofol. Cyflwyna¿r modiwl hwn y myfyrwyr i ddewis a chynnal profion ystadegol syml. Trwy ddosbarthiadau a gweithdai ymarferol, mae hyn yn dysgu hwy sut i ddylunio astudiaethau, casglu data, deall materion moesegol, a defnyddio dulliau meintiol parametrig ac anbarametrig i brofi damcaniaethau. Dysga myfyrwyr hefyd sut mae paratoi adroddiad ymarferol a thrafod a dehongli data arbrofol.

  • PSA117 Statistics and Research Methods for Joint Honours

    Statistics and experimental methods are at the heart of the empirical discipline of psychology and this module introduces students to selecting and conducting simple statistical tests. Through hands-on practical classes and workshops this teaches how to design studies, collect data, understand ethical issues, and use both parametric and nonparametric quantitative methods to test hypotheses. Students will also learn how to prepare a practical report and discuss and interpret experimental data.

  • PSA117W Ystadegau a Dulliau Ymchwil ar gyfer Anrhydeddau ar y Cyd

    Ystadegau a dulliau arbrofol sydd wrth wraidd disgyblaeth empirig seicoleg a chyflwyna¿r modiwl hwn y myfyrwyr i ddewis a chynnal profion ystadegol syml. Trwy ddosbarthiadau a gweithdai ymarferol, mae hyn yn dysgu sut i ddylunio astudiaethau, casglu data, deall materion moesegol, a defnyddio dulliau meintiol parametrig ac ansylmetrig i brofi damcaniaethau. Dysga myfyrwyr hefyd sut i baratoi adroddiad ymarferol a thrafod a dehongli data arbrofol.

  • PSY319 Final Year Independent Research Project

    Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and Research topics. Students must obtain ethical approval, design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

  • PSY325 Independent Research Project - Joint Honours

    Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. Students must obtain ethical approval, design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society.

Supervision

  • The Influence of Psychopathy on Juror Decision-making (current)

    Student name:
    PhD
    Other supervisor: Dr Claire Williams

  • Assessing the validity, utility and value of individual case formulation in the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (current)

    Student name:
    PhD
    Other supervisor: Prof Jason Davies

  • Mock jury perceptions of defendants with acquired brain injury (current)

    Student name:
    PhD
    Other supervisor: Dr Claire Williams

External Responsibilities

  • Member, Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition

    2018 - Present

  • Member, American Psychology-Law Society

    2018 - Present

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