Publications by authors named "Shreyasi Desai"
Article Synopsis
- Hyperbole is a figurative expression that can emphasize emotions, especially in negative situations, but it may be perceived differently in contexts like sexual crime testimonies.
- The study explored how hyperbole influences the perceived emotionality of testimonies, finding that while it increased emotional intensity, it reduced perceptions of emotional appropriateness.
- Results showed that laypeople found scenarios more unpleasant and intense than professionals did, indicating a gap between the intended effect of hyperbole in victim statements and how it is actually received.
