Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Conclusions Reached

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the conclusions reached by Kassin and Kiechel (1996) concerning false confessions?

• A) People are highly unlikely to confess to crimes they did not commit.
• B) Internalized false confessions are most likely to occur when a suspect is intimidated with bright lights and physical threats.
• C) Compliant false confessions are most likely to occur when a friendly interrogator offers sympathy and advice to a suspect.
• D) Internalized false confessions are most likely to occur when false evidence of guilt is presented.

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Definitions:

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine holding parties liable for damages or injuries regardless of fault or intention, often applied in cases involving inherently dangerous activities or products.

Mens Rea

Latin for “guilty mind”; the mental state accompanying a wrongful behavior.

Racketeering

Engaging in illegal business activities, often as part of an organized crime group, including fraud, extortion, and money laundering.

Criminal Actions

Legal proceedings brought by the state against an individual or corporation for conduct considered offensive against society as a whole.