Psychology 2032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Confabulation, Psychopathology, Miranda Warning

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: John Campbell

Document Summary

Confession evidence viewed as a prosecutor"s most potent weapon . In north america, a confession must be backed up by some other form of evidence. Police interrogation: a process whereby police interview a suspect for purpose of gathering evidence and obtaining a confession: main goal - to obtain a confession of guilt. In the past, physical tactics often used to extract confessions: mid 20th century whipping, 1980s, nyc jolted a suspect with a stun gun, physical tactics replaced with psychologically based techniques lying about evidence. Viewed as necessary evil implying threats to loved ones. Noncustodial procedure that happens outside of interrogation rooms. Generally involves undercover police officers posing as members of a criminal organization who attempt to lure suspect into gang. Suspect often made to commit some minor crimes for which he may be rewarded, and once committed to organization, suspect is interviewed for a higher-level job.