When Governmental Coercion Is at Issue, Most Courts Examine the Voluntariness

question 35

Multiple Choice

When governmental coercion is at issue, most courts examine the voluntariness of a Miranda waiver by inquiring about _____.

• A) the suspect's capacity for self-determination was critically impaired
• B) whether force was used
• C) whether psychological coercion was used
• D) whether it was produced by police threats of violence

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Definitions:

Correspondent Inference

A theory suggesting that people infer a correspondent disposition or personality trait from an observed behavior that is freely chosen and leads to distinctive results.

Entity Mind-Set

An outlook where abilities are viewed as fixed and unchangeable traits, influencing motivation and approach to challenges.

Incremental Mind-Set

A belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, which fosters a love of learning and resilience.

Fixed Mind-Sets

Fixed mind-sets refer to the belief that one's abilities, intelligence, and talents are static traits that cannot significantly change.