Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Internalized False Confessions

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes internalized false confessions?

• A) A suspect is seeking attention or is delusional and thinks he or she did commit the crime.
• B) A suspect is vaguely associated with a crime and decides to take complete responsibility.
• C) A suspect is a vulnerable person who comes to believe that he or she committed the crime.
• D) A suspect knows he or she is innocent but decides that it is in his or her best interests to confess to the crime.

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