Forensic Psych 321 Umass Exam 2 questions with
correct answers
What are the benefits of obtaining a confession? Correct Answer-It
almost guarantees a conviction
What have been the changes in the interrogation techniques? Correct
Answer-physical violence --> less obvious physical abuse -->
psychological forms
What are the Miranda Rights? Correct Answer-- You have the right to
remain silent
- You have the right to an attorney during questioning
- You have the right to an appointed attorney when the financial need
exists
- You acknowledge understanding of right
What are the components of Reid's interrogation technique? Correct
Answer-1. Confrontation
2. Theme Devlopment
3. Deflection (stoping denials)
4. Overcoming objections
5. Regaining attention (expressing empathy)
6. Reframing (alternative themes)
7. Force the alternative
8. Repetition eliciting full confessions
, 9. Documentation
What are the factors that lead to false confessions? Correct Answer--
Police lying
- intimidation
- deception
- fatigue
- Abuse
What individuals are most likely to make false confessions? Correct
Answer-People who are vulnerable, young, inexperienced, naive,
submissive, on drugs, low intelligence, sleep deprived, terrified
What are the different methods to mitigate the number of false
confessions? Correct Answer-- Video recordings in the interrogation
rooms
- Time limits
- Expert testimony
What are the four different types of false confessions? Correct Answer--
Internalized vs Instrumental
- Voluntary vs Coerced
Instrumental Coerced False Confession Correct Answer-To end the
interrogation and avoid punishment
correct answers
What are the benefits of obtaining a confession? Correct Answer-It
almost guarantees a conviction
What have been the changes in the interrogation techniques? Correct
Answer-physical violence --> less obvious physical abuse -->
psychological forms
What are the Miranda Rights? Correct Answer-- You have the right to
remain silent
- You have the right to an attorney during questioning
- You have the right to an appointed attorney when the financial need
exists
- You acknowledge understanding of right
What are the components of Reid's interrogation technique? Correct
Answer-1. Confrontation
2. Theme Devlopment
3. Deflection (stoping denials)
4. Overcoming objections
5. Regaining attention (expressing empathy)
6. Reframing (alternative themes)
7. Force the alternative
8. Repetition eliciting full confessions
, 9. Documentation
What are the factors that lead to false confessions? Correct Answer--
Police lying
- intimidation
- deception
- fatigue
- Abuse
What individuals are most likely to make false confessions? Correct
Answer-People who are vulnerable, young, inexperienced, naive,
submissive, on drugs, low intelligence, sleep deprived, terrified
What are the different methods to mitigate the number of false
confessions? Correct Answer-- Video recordings in the interrogation
rooms
- Time limits
- Expert testimony
What are the four different types of false confessions? Correct Answer--
Internalized vs Instrumental
- Voluntary vs Coerced
Instrumental Coerced False Confession Correct Answer-To end the
interrogation and avoid punishment
