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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