After an intense interrogation process, Matthew became convinced that he robbed the store since all physical evidence pointed at him. This form of false confession is called an:
The guilty knowledge test (GKT) uses a multiple-choice quest…
The guilty knowledge test (GKT) uses a multiple-choice question format. When a suspect provides the answers, _____ is usually _____.
Many people believe that profiling is effective in solving c…
Many people believe that profiling is effective in solving crimes. These perceptions are:
Reliability refers to:
Reliability refers to:
Jack was extremely uncomfortable with admitting to a crime a…
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?
Sylvester is hired by the defense to help select jurors who…
Sylvester is hired by the defense to help select jurors who would be less likely to convict. This is an example of the following role played by psychologists in the legal system:
During the trial, attorneys make opening statements and clos…
During the trial, attorneys make opening statements and closing arguments for the purpose of:
In the United States, the following interrogation techniques…
In the United States, the following interrogation techniques are legal EXCEPT:
According to the text, profiling is regarded as a mostly ___…
According to the text, profiling is regarded as a mostly _____ technique.
Research by Kassin and his colleagues has shown that even wh…
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.