Prof. Dr. Irena Bošković Delivers Lecture on the Assessment of Statement Credibility in a Forensic Context

As part of the Summer School of Forensic Psychology, Prof. Dr. Irena Bošković from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Novi Sad delivered a highly professional and exceptionally interactive lecture dedicated to methods of assessing the credibility of statements.

The focus of the presentation was on scientifically grounded techniques used to distinguish truthful from false statements in forensic practice. The particular value of the lecture was reflected in its critical review of common misconceptions about deception detection, especially those originating from popular culture and unverified intuitive judgments.

Professor Bošković introduced participants to a specific technique for analyzing the content and structure of statements, highlighting its application, scope, and methodological limitations.

The lecture had a strong practical component, as participants worked on concrete examples and case studies immediately after the theoretical introduction. They independently applied the learned method, analyzed given statements, and drew conclusions based on clearly defined criteria.

Through group work and discussion, theoretical knowledge was directly transformed into practical skills relevant to forensic, clinical, research, and advisory practice. Particular interest was sparked by the analysis of the limits of scientific techniques in deception assessment, as well as the question of how precisely one can speak about the truthfulness of statements in real-life cases.

The interactive format of the lecture contributed to exceptional group dynamics and a high level of engagement among all participants. The discussion demonstrated that assessing the credibility of statements is one of the most demanding, but also one of the most important areas of contemporary forensic psychology.

With this lecture, the Summer School of Forensic Psychology once again confirmed its commitment to modern, scientifically grounded, and practically applicable knowledge. The presentation by Prof. Dr. Irena Bošković represents a significant contribution to the program and a strong example of connecting academic expertise with real-world challenges in forensic practice.