Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of maximization?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You're really a tricky thief." 
B)  "You accidentally stole more money than you planned to." 
C)  "So much money was stolen,the store may have to close." 
D)  "The victim was so badly injured that she might die." 
A)  "You're really a tricky thief." 
B)  "You accidentally stole more money than you planned to." 
C)  "So much money was stolen,the store may have to close." 
D)  "The victim was so badly injured that she might die." A

Question 2

Police rely on the ability to detect deception in interrogations.Discuss the assumption that they are proficient at this.

Accepted Answer

The assumption that police are proficient at detecting deception in interrogations is a complex and debated topic. While some may argue that police officers receive training in detecting deception and have years of experience in conducting interrogations, others may argue that their ability to accurately detect deception is not as reliable as commonly believed.

One argument in favor of police proficiency in detecting deception is that they receive specialized training in interrogation techniques, including how to read body language, facial expressions, and verbal cues that may indicate deception. Additionally, police officers often have years of experience in conducting interrogations, which may provide them with a level of expertise in detecting deception.

On the other hand, research has shown that the ability to accurately detect deception is not as reliable as commonly believed. Studies have found that both law enforcement professionals and the general population are not much better than chance at accurately detecting deception. Factors such as stress, cognitive biases, and the use of ineffective techniques may also impact the accuracy of deception detection by police officers.

Furthermore, the pressure to solve cases and obtain confessions may lead to confirmation bias, where police officers may be more likely to interpret ambiguous cues as indicative of deception. This can lead to wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice.

In conclusion, while police officers may receive training and have experience in conducting interrogations, the assumption that they are proficient at detecting deception is not universally supported. The accuracy of deception detection is a complex and debated topic, and it is important to consider the limitations and potential biases that may impact the ability of police officers to accurately detect deception in interrogations.

Question 3

In the Canadian legal system,a voluntary statement is one that is made "without fear of prejudice or hope of advantage."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The confession of Raymond McLean,who confessed to unlawfully killing a dog,may have been an example of what type of confession?

Accepted Answer

A)  compliant 
B)  coerced-compliant 
C)  coerced-internalized 
D)  voluntary 
A)  compliant 
B)  coerced-compliant 
C)  coerced-internalized 
D)  voluntary

Question 5

Studies support the claim of police officers that they can tell when a suspect is lying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Inbau,Reid,and Buckley,what is the principal psychological factor contributing to a successful interrogation?

Accepted Answer

A)  isolation 
B)  promises of leniency 
C)  not permitting the suspect to have food or water 
D)  failure to notify suspect of rights 
A)  isolation 
B)  promises of leniency 
C)  not permitting the suspect to have food or water 
D)  failure to notify suspect of rights

Question 7

The Reid technique encourages the use of both minimization and maximization tactics in police interrogations.Differentiate between these two tactics and whether you believe they could lead to false confessions.

Accepted Answer

The Reid technique is a method of police

Question 8

Police manuals conflict with each other about the primary goal of interrogations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which problematic procedure was used by the police in the Paul Ingram case?

Accepted Answer

A)  searching his house without a warrant 
B)  not issuing him his Miranda rights prior to interrogation 
C)  not allowing him to have his lawyer present during his interrogation 
D)  using interrogation techniques that effectively brainwashed him 
A)  searching his house without a warrant 
B)  not issuing him his Miranda rights prior to interrogation 
C)  not allowing him to have his lawyer present during his interrogation 
D)  using interrogation techniques that effectively brainwashed him

Question 10

In the 2000 Oickle case,when did the Supreme Court conclude that a confession should be excluded?

Accepted Answer

A)  only if the police used any form of deception 
B)  only if the suspect was interrogated for over eight continuous hours 
C)  only if the suspect was unfit to stand trial 
D)  only if deception used by the police was shocking to the community 
A)  only if the police used any form of deception 
B)  only if the suspect was interrogated for over eight continuous hours 
C)  only if the suspect was unfit to stand trial 
D)  only if deception used by the police was shocking to the community

Question 11

Kassin,Meisner,and Norwick (2005)videotaped prisoners providing true or false accounts of their crimes and gave these to students and law enforcement officers.What did the results show?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students were better able to differentiate true from false accounts. 
B)  Officers were better able to differentiate true from false accounts. 
C)  Neither group was able to differentiate above the level of chance. 
D)  Both groups were able to differentiate above the level of chance. 
A)  Students were better able to differentiate true from false accounts. 
B)  Officers were better able to differentiate true from false accounts. 
C)  Neither group was able to differentiate above the level of chance. 
D)  Both groups were able to differentiate above the level of chance.

Question 12

Explain the process of tunnel vision in police investigations that can lead to false confessions.

Accepted Answer

Tunnel vision in police investigations r

Question 13

What was the Supreme Court of Canada decision in the R.v Oickle (2000)case.

Accepted Answer

In the R.v Oickle (2000) case, the Supre

Question 14

According to police handbooks,what is the main goal of interrogation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to gain information that furthers the investigation 
B)  to gain information that aids the victim in coping 
C)  to identify accomplices 
D)  to close the case as quickly and efficiently as possible 
A)  to gain information that furthers the investigation 
B)  to gain information that aids the victim in coping 
C)  to identify accomplices 
D)  to close the case as quickly and efficiently as possible

Question 15

Prior to questioning suspects,what should investigators do?

Accepted Answer

A)  read the statements that have already been taken 
B)  visit the crime scene 
C)  check the alibis of the suspect 
D)  examine the previous criminal record of the suspect 
A)  read the statements that have already been taken 
B)  visit the crime scene 
C)  check the alibis of the suspect 
D)  examine the previous criminal record of the suspect

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for coerced-compliant confessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  to escape further interrogation 
B)  to gain a promised benefit 
C)  plea-bargaining for previous crimes 
D)  to avoid punishment 
A)  to escape further interrogation 
B)  to gain a promised benefit 
C)  plea-bargaining for previous crimes 
D)  to avoid punishment

Question 17

When a suspect is provided unique,nonpublic facts about the crime at hand (often referred to as "guilty knowledge")during the course of police procedures,and the police insist that the information originated with the suspect,what is this called?

Accepted Answer

A)  misleading specialized knowledge 
B)  tunnel vision 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  progressive constriction of relevant evidence 
A)  misleading specialized knowledge 
B)  tunnel vision 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  progressive constriction of relevant evidence

Question 18

Why are the results of compliance studies such as those by Milgram and by Asch relevant to interrogations and confessions?

Accepted Answer

The results of compliance studies, such

Question 19

Several court cases were presented in your text on confessions and interrogations.Select three and comment on the court's decision and why it was or was not the correct one in your opinion.

Accepted Answer

One of the court cases presented in the

Question 20

Identify which type of false confession occurred in the Paul Ingram case.Were any of the techniques used to elicit his confession illegal?

Accepted Answer

In the Paul Ingram case, a coerced-inter

Which of the following is NOT an example of maximization?

Police rely on the ability to detect deception in interrogations.Discuss the assumption that they are proficient at this.

In the Canadian legal system,a voluntary statement is one that is made "without fear of prejudice or hope of advantage."

The confession of Raymond McLean,who confessed to unlawfully killing a dog,may have been an example of what type of confession?

Studies support the claim of police officers that they can tell when a suspect is lying.

According to Inbau,Reid,and Buckley,what is the principal psychological factor contributing to a successful interrogation?

The Reid technique encourages the use of both minimization and maximization tactics in police interrogations.Differentiate between these two tactics and whether you believe they could lead to false confessions.

Police manuals conflict with each other about the primary goal of interrogations.

Which problematic procedure was used by the police in the Paul Ingram case?

In the 2000 Oickle case,when did the Supreme Court conclude that a confession should be excluded?

Kassin,Meisner,and Norwick (2005)videotaped prisoners providing true or false accounts of their crimes and gave these to students and law enforcement officers.What did the results show?

Explain the process of tunnel vision in police investigations that can lead to false confessions.

What was the Supreme Court of Canada decision in the R.v Oickle (2000)case.

According to police handbooks,what is the main goal of interrogation?

Prior to questioning suspects,what should investigators do?

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for coerced-compliant confessions?

When a suspect is provided unique,nonpublic facts about the crime at hand (often referred to as "guilty knowledge")during the course of police procedures,and the police insist that the information originated with the suspect,what is this called?

Why are the results of compliance studies such as those by Milgram and by Asch relevant to interrogations and confessions?

Several court cases were presented in your text on confessions and interrogations.Select three and comment on the court's decision and why it was or was not the correct one in your opinion.

Identify which type of false confession occurred in the Paul Ingram case.Were any of the techniques used to elicit his confession illegal?

An Analysis of the Field of Forensic Psychology

Roles and Responsibilities of Forensic Psychologists

The Police: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Criminal Profiling

Deception Detection in the Legal System

Remembering Crime

The Psychology of the Jury

Criminal Responsibility and Competency to Stand Trial

Intimate Partner Violence, Homicide and Stalking

Sexual Offenders

The Psychology of Child and Adult Sexual Assault Victims

Psychopathy: History, Assessment, Etiology, and Its Association With Violence

The Role of Psychology in Sentencing, Parole, and Dangerous Offender Hearings in Canada

The Promising Future of Forensic Psychology in Canada

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Exam 7: Police Interrogations and Confessions

Which of the following is NOT an example of maximization?

Police rely on the ability to detect deception in interrogations.Discuss the assumption that they are proficient at this.

In the Canadian legal system,a voluntary statement is one that is made "without fear of prejudice or hope of advantage."

The confession of Raymond McLean,who confessed to unlawfully killing a dog,may have been an example of what type of confession?

Studies support the claim of police officers that they can tell when a suspect is lying.

According to Inbau,Reid,and Buckley,what is the principal psychological factor contributing to a successful interrogation?

The Reid technique encourages the use of both minimization and maximization tactics in police interrogations.Differentiate between these two tactics and whether you believe they could lead to false confessions.

Police manuals conflict with each other about the primary goal of interrogations.

Which problematic procedure was used by the police in the Paul Ingram case?

In the 2000 Oickle case,when did the Supreme Court conclude that a confession should be excluded?

Kassin,Meisner,and Norwick (2005)videotaped prisoners providing true or false accounts of their crimes and gave these to students and law enforcement officers.What did the results show?

Explain the process of tunnel vision in police investigations that can lead to false confessions.

What was the Supreme Court of Canada decision in the R.v Oickle (2000)case.

According to police handbooks,what is the main goal of interrogation?

Prior to questioning suspects,what should investigators do?

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for coerced-compliant confessions?

When a suspect is provided unique,nonpublic facts about the crime at hand (often referred to as "guilty knowledge")during the course of police procedures,and the police insist that the information originated with the suspect,what is this called?

Why are the results of compliance studies such as those by Milgram and by Asch relevant to interrogations and confessions?

Several court cases were presented in your text on confessions and interrogations.Select three and comment on the court's decision and why it was or was not the correct one in your opinion.

Identify which type of false confession occurred in the Paul Ingram case.Were any of the techniques used to elicit his confession illegal?

An Analysis of the Field of Forensic Psychology

Roles and Responsibilities of Forensic Psychologists

The Police: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Criminal Profiling

Deception Detection in the Legal System

Remembering Crime

The Psychology of the Jury

Criminal Responsibility and Competency to Stand Trial

Intimate Partner Violence, Homicide and Stalking

Sexual Offenders

The Psychology of Child and Adult Sexual Assault Victims

Psychopathy: History, Assessment, Etiology, and Its Association With Violence

The Role of Psychology in Sentencing, Parole, and Dangerous Offender Hearings in Canada

The Promising Future of Forensic Psychology in Canada

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