Christopher Lively

Christopher Lively, BSc, BA (Hons), MSc, PhD (Candidate)

Department of Psychology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Office SN-2057C
Tel: (709) 864-4480
Fax: (709) 864-2430
E-Mail: clively@mun.ca
Twitter: @chrisjlively
Google Scholar: Christopher J. Lively
Website: www.christopherlively.ca

Research Interests

Alibi Assessment
Investigative Interviewing
Judiciary Questioning Practices
Legal Decision-Making Processes
Comprehension of Legal Rights
Weapon-Focus Effect

Research Contributions

Publications

Snook, B., Fahmy, W., Fallon, L., Lively, C. J., Luther, K., Messiner, C. M., Barron, T., & House, J. C. (2020). Challenges of a “toolbox” approach to investigative interviewing: A critical analysis of the RCMP’s phased interview model. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. doi:10.1037/law0000245 [PDF]

Eastwood, J., Lively, C. J., Snook, B., & Snow, M. (2020). Quality vs. quantity: The effect of relationship and number of corroborators on alibi assessments. Psychiatry, Psychology, and Law, 27(6), 973-988. doi:10.1080/13218719.2020.1754956 [PDF]

Lively, C. J., Fallon, L., Snook, B., & Fahmy, W. (2020). Seeking or controlling the truth? An examination of courtroom questioning practices by Canadian lawyers. Psychology, Crime and Law, 26, 343-366. doi:10.1080/1068316X.2019.1669595 [PDF] [Media Interest: CHMR Radio Interview]

Keeping, Z., Eastwood, J., Lively, C. J., & Snook, B. (2017). Don’t stop believing: The relative impact of internal alibi details on judgments of veracity. Psychology, Crime and Law, 23, 899-913. doi:10.1080/1068316X.2017.1338700 PDF

Book Chapters

Watt, M. C., MacLean, K., Gallagher, C., & Lively, C. J. (2014). Hybristophilia: Distorted lovemaps? In M. C. Watt (Ed.), Explorations in forensic psychology: Cases in criminal and abnormal behaviour (pp. 143- 167). Toronto, ON: Nelson Education Ltd.

Conference Presentations (Selected Works)

Lively, C. J., Fallon, L., & Fahmy, W. (2019, May). Do judges ask appropriate questions for seeking the truth? A field study of magistrate questioning. Poster presented at the 4th North American Correctional & Criminal Justice Psychology Conference, Halifax, NS

Lively, C. J., & Snook, B. (2017, June). Seeking or Providing the Truth? A Field Study of Lawyer Questioning Practices in Court. Poster presented at the 78th Annual Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Lively, C. J., Keeping, Z., Eastwood, J., & Snook, B. (2017, April). Don’t stop believing: The relative impact of internal alibi details on judgments of veracity. Paper presented at the Forensic Psychology in Canada Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Lively, C. J., Keeping, Z., Eastwood, J., & Snook, B. (2016, June). Exploring the Relative Strength of Factors Impacting Alibi Believability through Policy-Capturing. Poster presented at the 9th Annual International Investigative Interviewing Research Group Conference, Latimer, Buckinghamshire, London, England.

Lively, C. J., Keeping, Z., Eastwood, J., & Snook, B. (2016, May). Exploring the Relative Strength of Factors Impacting Alibi Believability through Policy-Capturing. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Atlantic Criminal Justice Research and Professional Practice Conference, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

Lively, C. J., & Watt, M. C. (2014, May). Can music soothe the anxiety sensitive soul? Poster presented at the 38th Annual Science Atlantic Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Lively, C. J., & Watt, M. C. (2014, March). What function does music play in your life? Poster presented at the 12th Annual St. Francis Xavier University Student Research Day, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lively, C. J., Koch, E. J., & Weaver, A. D. (2013, October). Should we or shouldn’t we? Anticipated regret within friends with benefits relationships. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Canadian Sex Research Forum Conference, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Other Contributions

Lively, C. J., & Snook, B. (2020). Animated interrogation rights: Can a multimedia presentation improve youths’ comprehension of their interrogation rights? Crime Scene, 27(1), 9-12. [PDF]

Lively, C. J., Fallon, L., & Eastwood, J. (2018). Toward reducing wrongful convictions: Improving the protective value of alibis. Psynopsis, 40, 14-15. PDF

Lively, C. J. (2017). How social influence factors might impact the jury. Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador legal research awards for students of Memorial University: 2015/2016, 1-6. [PDF]

Lively, C. J. (2014). If you build it, they will come: New special concentration in forensic psychology offered at StFX. Mind Pad, 3(2), 22-26. [PDF]

Lively, C. J., & Watt, M. C. (2014). Music for the soul: Teaching guitar to women offenders. Mind Pad, 3(2), 27-32. [PDF]

Professional Activities

2020 - Present

Deputy Journal Editor (Early Career Reseracher), Investigative Interviewing: Research and Practice - International Investigative Interviewing Research Group

Review Editor, Crime Scene - Criminal Justice Section, Canadian Psychological Association

2020 - Present

Ad Hoc Reviewer for:

Criminal Justice and Behavior

2019 - Present

Ad Hoc Reviewer for:

Investigative Interviewing: Research and Practice

2019 - Present

American Psychology-Law Society Campus Representative, Memorial University

2018 - Present

Canadian Psychological Association Campus Representative, Memorial University

2016 - 2019

Ad Hoc Reviewer for:

Psychology, Public Policy and Law (Student reviewer, as per editorial policy)
Journal of Interpersonal Relations, Intergroup Relations and Identity
Psychology Law Evidence Database

2017 - 2018

Canadian Psychological Association Graduate Student Representative, Memorial University

Student Volunteer with the Canadian Society of Evidence Based Policing

2017 - 2018

Associate Editor for Mind Pad

Psychology and the Public Interest

2019

Radio Interview, CHMR 93.5 FM

2015 - 2018

Graduate Student Blogger for MUN's School of Graduate Studies.

Hiking Helps Hone Focus for Tasks on the Horizon (July 20, 2018)
Giving Accolades Back To Our Mentors (May 18, 2018)
The Content In This Blog Will Blow Your Mind (March 9, 2018)
Research and Authorship: An Important Issue to Consider as a Graduate Student (December 1, 2017)
Make Your Graduate School Experience Unique to You... (September 22, 2017)
Looking Forward... (July 7, 2017)
(Do even more) Reading and Writing in Graduate School! (May 19, 2017)
More than just a degree (February 24, 2017)
The Art of Communication in Graduate School... (December 16, 2016)
The Importance of Mentorship… (October 14, 2016)
Ah yes…other things to consider while at graduate school (July 22, 2016)
Rested, Relaxed, and Ready for New Opportunities… (May 27, 2016)
In the home stretch…of first year… (March 11, 2016)
Round two… (January 22, 2016)
Time sure flew by (November 27, 2015)
Hey there! (October 16, 2015)

2017

Three-Minute Thesis Competitor at Memorial University

School of Graduate Studies Competition [video]
Faculty of Science Competition

2016

Three-Minute Thesis Competitor at Memorial University

School of Graduate Studies Competition [video]
Faculty of Science Competition