Describe the Differences Between the Three Types of False Confessions

question 39

Essay

Describe the differences between the three types of false confessions and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study how evolutionary theory applies to human behavior, including the adaptive functions of psychological traits.

Early Humans

Refers to the various species of the genus Homo that existed before the modern species, Homo sapiens, including Homo habilis and Homo erectus.

Adapting

The process of adjusting or conforming to new conditions or environments in order to cope with changes or challenges.

Cognitive Psychologists

Specialists in psychology who study the mental processes that underlie behavior, including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.