Which of the Following Options Is NOT a Prominent Myth

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following options is NOT a prominent myth or misconception surrounding confessions in the legal system?

• A) that false confessions do not happen or are extremely rare
• B) that only highly vulnerable people falsely confess
• C) that there is little research on police interrogation and false confessions
• D) that police officers coerce the majority of suspects to confess

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Definitions:

Ridicule

The act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way, often to belittle.

Dual-Process Model

A theory explaining two distinct paths through which information processing and decision making occur: one automatic and unconscious, and the other controlled and conscious.

Conversion Effect

The phenomenon where people holding minority views influence individuals in the majority, leading to a change in beliefs or attitudes.

Contradictory Strategies

Approaches or methods that oppose each other, often leading to confusion or a lack of clear direction.