The Ruling by a Judge That a Confession Is Inadmissible

question 60

Multiple Choice

The ruling by a judge that a confession is inadmissible in court because it was coerced is:

• A) common.
• B) illegal.
• C) rare.
• D) poor.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A mental process that causes a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity, often as a response to trauma or stress.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in their shoes, and recognizing their emotional states.

Guilt

A feeling of having done wrong or failed in an obligation.

Splitting Off

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals may separate conflicting thoughts or emotions into distinct, compartmentalized areas of their psyche.