Describe Why False Confessions Occur

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Essay

Describe why false confessions occur. If you knew that someone who was innocent was going to be questioned, what advice would you provide?

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Definitions:

Biomineralization

The process by which living organisms produce minerals to harden or stiffen existing tissues.

Rock Strata

Layers of sedimentary rock that are arranged in a chronological sequence, each layer typically representing a period of geological time.

Erosion

The process by which natural forces such as water, wind, ice, and gravity wear away soil, rock, or land.

Origination Rate

The speed at which new species or genetic variations appear within a given lineage or ecosystem over time.