Kassin Et Al

question 10

Multiple Choice

Kassin et al.(2007) conducted a survey of investigators and their interrogation practices,and found that investigators rarely reported instances of using threats or physical intimidation.Why should this result be interpreted with caution?

• A)The videos analyzed for this study only showed the behaviour of the suspect and not the investigator.
• B)This was a self-report study and the investigators' responses may have been biased to make themselves look better.
• C)Much police intimidation occurs outside of the interrogation room,so not captured on film.
• D)The researchers may have received a biased sample of only those officers who use "good cop" routines.
• E)These techniques are considered illegal so police officers should not be using them in the first place.

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