A Suspect Is Asked About a Crime by a Private

question 115

Multiple Choice

A suspect is asked about a crime by a private citizen acting on their own without any police involvement.The suspect makes incriminating statements.These statements are

• A)admissible unless the suspect was in police custody.
• B)inadmissible under Miranda.
• C)admissible because the Fifth Amendment does not apply to private citizens.
• D)admissible unless the suspect has been formally charged with a crime.

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Definitions:

Relatedness

A psychological need that involves connecting with others and feeling a sense of belonging or attachment.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often used in the context of individuals' control over their own actions and decisions.

Work Environment

The physical and psychological conditions under which employees operate in a workplace.

Implicit Motives

Unconscious motivations that influence behavior, often measured by projective tests.