Kristy A. Martire

Kristy A. Martire is a researcher at the School of Psychology at The University of New South Wales in Australia whose work spans forensic psychology, judgment and decision-making, and the psychology of belief. Martire's research examines how lay people and legal professionals evaluate expert evidence and forensic science testimony, with particular attention to the communication of uncertainty, the assessment of expertise, and factors influencing belief in implausible or epistemically suspect claims. Martire's broader research interests include misinformation, conspiracy theories, reasoning processes, and content analysis methods. Martire has also contributed to applied domains including smoking cessation interventions, substance use treatment, and criminal justice outcomes.