Exam 2: Presents Several Potential Solutions to the Problem of False Confessions Which of the Following Is Not One of These Solutions

Research by Kassin and his colleagues has shown that even when _ had no problem recognizing that a confession was coerced, they still voted _ more often.

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Question 41

Jack was extremely uncomfortable with admitting to a crime against a minor so he kept denying any involvement. The interrogator has been very understanding and nice, and suggested that Jack had committed the crime without realizing the victim was a minor, since she looked so mature and acted like an adult. This situation illustrates a combination of which influence strategies inherent in the Reid technique?

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Question 42

All of the following are possible explanations for why suspects waive their Miranda rights, EXCEPT:

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Question 43

According to the text, the current state of the criminal justice system in the United States makes all of the following very likely to happen, EXCEPT:

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Question 44

In the United States, the following interrogation techniques are legal EXCEPT:

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Question 45

Between the 1930s and 1960s, an interrogator in the United States would be likely to use all of the following forms of coercion to elicit confessions, EXCEPT:

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Question 46

According to studies, which form of evidence is the most incriminating one (likely to lead to a conviction)?

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Question 47

In the United Kingdom, the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act was enacted to make it illegal to trick suspects or to lie for the purpose of coercing suspects to confess. Studies show that _ of pressure tactics and trickery, suspects are _ likely to admit guilt.

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Question 48

Which one of the following statements about the video recording of interrogations is INCORRECT?

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Question 49

Daniela was _and she waived her Miranda rights during her arrest. She decided to tell the police her side of the story without waiting for an attorney. The most likely reason she did that is because she has _.

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Question 50

Confessions can be currently ruled inadmissible in the United States for the following reasons, EXCEPT:

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Question 51

What was traditionally called "the third degree" refers to:

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Question 52

According to the text, research on jurors' perceptions of confessions shows that:

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Question 53

The purpose of exculpatory scenarios is to:

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Question 54

After the publication of the Report on Lawlessness in Law Enforcement in 1931, legislative changes resulted in the move from _ physical abuse to _ forms of abuse.

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Question 55

Describe some common types of false confessions, likely reasons behind them, and typical police tactics that lead to a higher incidence of false confessions.

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Question 56

Hugo is interrogated alone and told repeatedly that his guilt is corroborated by both physical evidence and eyewitness accounts. This approach most likely embodies the following strategy that the police used during Hugo's interrogation:

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Question 57

In their studies, Lassiter and colleagues asked people to evaluate a confession from three camera angles: showing the suspect only, interrogator only, and both interrogator and suspect. It was found that:

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Question 58

Even though a _ may rule that a confession is inadmissible because it was coerced, such rulings are _.

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Question 59

The ruling by a judge that a confession is inadmissible in court because it was coerced is:

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Question 60

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Research by Kassin and his colleagues has shown that even when _ had no problem recognizing that a confession was coerced, they still voted _ more often.

All of the following are possible explanations for why suspects waive their Miranda rights, EXCEPT:

According to the text, the current state of the criminal justice system in the United States makes all of the following very likely to happen, EXCEPT:

In the United States, the following interrogation techniques are legal EXCEPT:

Between the 1930s and 1960s, an interrogator in the United States would be likely to use all of the following forms of coercion to elicit confessions, EXCEPT:

According to studies, which form of evidence is the most incriminating one (likely to lead to a conviction)?

In the United Kingdom, the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act was enacted to make it illegal to trick suspects or to lie for the purpose of coercing suspects to confess. Studies show that _ of pressure tactics and trickery, suspects are _ likely to admit guilt.

Which one of the following statements about the video recording of interrogations is INCORRECT?

Daniela was _and she waived her Miranda rights during her arrest. She decided to tell the police her side of the story without waiting for an attorney. The most likely reason she did that is because she has _.

Confessions can be currently ruled inadmissible in the United States for the following reasons, EXCEPT:

What was traditionally called "the third degree" refers to:

According to the text, research on jurors' perceptions of confessions shows that:

The purpose of exculpatory scenarios is to:

After the publication of the Report on Lawlessness in Law Enforcement in 1931, legislative changes resulted in the move from _ physical abuse to _ forms of abuse.

Describe some common types of false confessions, likely reasons behind them, and typical police tactics that lead to a higher incidence of false confessions.

Hugo is interrogated alone and told repeatedly that his guilt is corroborated by both physical evidence and eyewitness accounts. This approach most likely embodies the following strategy that the police used during Hugo's interrogation:

In their studies, Lassiter and colleagues asked people to evaluate a confession from three camera angles: showing the suspect only, interrogator only, and both interrogator and suspect. It was found that:

Even though a _ may rule that a confession is inadmissible because it was coerced, such rulings are _.

The ruling by a judge that a confession is inadmissible in court because it was coerced is:

Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Lie Detection

The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Competency to Stand Trial

Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

The Insanity Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Child Custody Disputes

Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

The Death Penalty

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Exam 2: Presents Several Potential Solutions to the Problem of False Confessions Which of the Following Is Not One of These Solutions

Research by Kassin and his colleagues has shown that even when _____ had no problem recognizing that a confession was coerced, they still voted _____ more often.

All of the following are possible explanations for why suspects waive their Miranda rights, EXCEPT:

According to the text, the current state of the criminal justice system in the United States makes all of the following very likely to happen, EXCEPT:

In the United States, the following interrogation techniques are legal EXCEPT:

Between the 1930s and 1960s, an interrogator in the United States would be likely to use all of the following forms of coercion to elicit confessions, EXCEPT:

According to studies, which form of evidence is the most incriminating one (likely to lead to a conviction)?

In the United Kingdom, the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act was enacted to make it illegal to trick suspects or to lie for the purpose of coercing suspects to confess. Studies show that _____ of pressure tactics and trickery, suspects are _____ likely to admit guilt.

Which one of the following statements about the video recording of interrogations is INCORRECT?

Daniela was _____and she waived her Miranda rights during her arrest. She decided to tell the police her side of the story without waiting for an attorney. The most likely reason she did that is because she has _____.

Confessions can be currently ruled inadmissible in the United States for the following reasons, EXCEPT:

What was traditionally called "the third degree" refers to:

According to the text, research on jurors' perceptions of confessions shows that:

The purpose of exculpatory scenarios is to:

After the publication of the Report on Lawlessness in Law Enforcement in 1931, legislative changes resulted in the move from _____ physical abuse to _____ forms of abuse.

Describe some common types of false confessions, likely reasons behind them, and typical police tactics that lead to a higher incidence of false confessions.

Hugo is interrogated alone and told repeatedly that his guilt is corroborated by both physical evidence and eyewitness accounts. This approach most likely embodies the following strategy that the police used during Hugo's interrogation:

In their studies, Lassiter and colleagues asked people to evaluate a confession from three camera angles: showing the suspect only, interrogator only, and both interrogator and suspect. It was found that:

Even though a _____ may rule that a confession is inadmissible because it was coerced, such rulings are _____.

The ruling by a judge that a confession is inadmissible in court because it was coerced is:

Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Lie Detection

The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Competency to Stand Trial

Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

The Insanity Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Child Custody Disputes

Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

The Death Penalty

Filters

Research by Kassin and his colleagues has shown that even when _ had no problem recognizing that a confession was coerced, they still voted _ more often.

In the United Kingdom, the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act was enacted to make it illegal to trick suspects or to lie for the purpose of coercing suspects to confess. Studies show that _ of pressure tactics and trickery, suspects are _ likely to admit guilt.

Daniela was _and she waived her Miranda rights during her arrest. She decided to tell the police her side of the story without waiting for an attorney. The most likely reason she did that is because she has _.

After the publication of the Report on Lawlessness in Law Enforcement in 1931, legislative changes resulted in the move from _ physical abuse to _ forms of abuse.

Even though a _ may rule that a confession is inadmissible because it was coerced, such rulings are _.