Question 1

The case of Paul Ingram illustrates which type of false confession?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What are the main criticisms of The Reid Technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  it teaches investigators to assume a suspect's guilt 
B)  its inherent manipulation can cause innocent suspects to confess 
C)  it does not account for stress-induced responses which may be exacerbated by mental illness 
D)  all of the above 
A)  it teaches investigators to assume a suspect's guilt 
B)  its inherent manipulation can cause innocent suspects to confess 
C)  it does not account for stress-induced responses which may be exacerbated by mental illness 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

When questioning a suspect, police can legally:

Accepted Answer

A)  use physical violence and/or threats of physical violence 
B)  deprive the suspect of food, water, or sleep 
C)  employ psychological manipulation or trickery 
D)  deny the suspect's request for legal representation 
A)  use physical violence and/or threats of physical violence 
B)  deprive the suspect of food, water, or sleep 
C)  employ psychological manipulation or trickery 
D)  deny the suspect's request for legal representation C

Question 4

Identify and briefly describe each of the three types of false confessions discussed in the text. Provide at least one reason why someone might offer each.

Accepted Answer

The three types of false confessions dis

Question 5

Provide an overview of Kassin's research on false confessions. How can we extrapolate from this data in order to inform the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

Kassin's research on false confessions h

Question 6

Explain why a confession, whether true or false and offered under duress, is difficult for a defendant to overcome at trial.

Accepted Answer

A confession, whether true or false and

Question 7

At the outset, the goal of both interview and interrogation is ________. However, once someone has been identified as a suspect, the goal of an interrogation becomes:"

Accepted Answer

A)  to obtain useful information; to urge him or her to retain counsel 
B)  to obtain a confession only; to force him or her to accuse someone else 
C)  to obtain useful information; to obtain his/her alibi 
D)  to obtain useful information; to obtain a confession 
A)  to obtain useful information; to urge him or her to retain counsel 
B)  to obtain a confession only; to force him or her to accuse someone else 
C)  to obtain useful information; to obtain his/her alibi 
D)  to obtain useful information; to obtain a confession

Question 8

Briefly explain the following identification procedures: lineup, photo array, and show up. Then, discuss proper (non-suggestive) police procedures for improving the accuracy of eyewitness identification.

Accepted Answer

Identification procedures such as lineup

Question 9

Explain why deception is a common phenomenon among individuals who have committed criminal offenses.

Accepted Answer

Deception is a common phenomenon among i

Question 10

Discuss the difference between recall and recognition memory and explain the relevance of these concepts to eyewitness memory.

Accepted Answer

Recall and recognition memory are two di

Question 11

Discuss three reasons why someone might offer a voluntary false confession. Cite a case which involved such a confession.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why someone mi

Question 12

What is the most frequent cause of wrongful conviction?

Accepted Answer

A)  errors in eyewitness identification 
B)  errors in interrogation 
C)  errors in interview strategy 
D)  errors in jury decision-making 
A)  errors in eyewitness identification 
B)  errors in interrogation 
C)  errors in interview strategy 
D)  errors in jury decision-making

Question 13

Explain how minimization and maximization are utilized during an interrogation."

Accepted Answer

Minimization and maximization are two te

Question 14

Identify the nine steps of the Reid Technique's Accusatory Interview and discuss its use of deception as it relates to false confessions.

Accepted Answer

The Reid Technique's Accusatory Intervie

Question 15

Outline appropriate interview techniques that police should utilize when speaking with witnesses. Consider not only what officers should do, but also what they should avoid so as not to unduly influence the witness.

Accepted Answer

When speaking with witnesses, police sho

The case of Paul Ingram illustrates which type of false confession?

What are the main criticisms of The Reid Technique?

When questioning a suspect, police can legally:

Identify and briefly describe each of the three types of false confessions discussed in the text. Provide at least one reason why someone might offer each.

Provide an overview of Kassin's research on false confessions. How can we extrapolate from this data in order to inform the criminal justice system?

Explain why a confession, whether true or false and offered under duress, is difficult for a defendant to overcome at trial.

At the outset, the goal of both interview and interrogation is ________. However, once someone has been identified as a suspect, the goal of an interrogation becomes:"

Briefly explain the following identification procedures: lineup, photo array, and show up. Then, discuss proper (non-suggestive) police procedures for improving the accuracy of eyewitness identification.

Explain why deception is a common phenomenon among individuals who have committed criminal offenses.

Discuss the difference between recall and recognition memory and explain the relevance of these concepts to eyewitness memory.

Discuss three reasons why someone might offer a voluntary false confession. Cite a case which involved such a confession.

What is the most frequent cause of wrongful conviction?

Explain how minimization and maximization are utilized during an interrogation."

Identify the nine steps of the Reid Technique's Accusatory Interview and discuss its use of deception as it relates to false confessions.

Outline appropriate interview techniques that police should utilize when speaking with witnesses. Consider not only what officers should do, but also what they should avoid so as not to unduly influence the witness.

Introduction

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Exam 9: Eliciting Useful Information

The case of Paul Ingram illustrates which type of false confession?

What are the main criticisms of The Reid Technique?

When questioning a suspect, police can legally:

Identify and briefly describe each of the three types of false confessions discussed in the text. Provide at least one reason why someone might offer each.

Provide an overview of Kassin's research on false confessions. How can we extrapolate from this data in order to inform the criminal justice system?

Explain why a confession, whether true or false and offered under duress, is difficult for a defendant to overcome at trial.

At the outset, the goal of both interview and interrogation is ________. However, once someone has been identified as a suspect, the goal of an interrogation becomes:"

Briefly explain the following identification procedures: lineup, photo array, and show up. Then, discuss proper (non-suggestive) police procedures for improving the accuracy of eyewitness identification.

Explain why deception is a common phenomenon among individuals who have committed criminal offenses.

Discuss the difference between recall and recognition memory and explain the relevance of these concepts to eyewitness memory.

Discuss three reasons why someone might offer a voluntary false confession. Cite a case which involved such a confession.

What is the most frequent cause of wrongful conviction?

Explain how minimization and maximization are utilized during an interrogation."

Identify the nine steps of the Reid Technique's Accusatory Interview and discuss its use of deception as it relates to false confessions.

Outline appropriate interview techniques that police should utilize when speaking with witnesses. Consider not only what officers should do, but also what they should avoid so as not to unduly influence the witness.

Introduction

Overview of Forensic Psychology Concepts

Effective Intervention

Psychopathy

Understanding Homicide

Sex Crimes

Domestic Violence

Behavioral Profiling

Working With Victims

Working With Minors

Threat Assessment

Reentry

Filters