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The Psychology of False Confessions: A Review of Coercion, Mental Health, And Interrogation Techniques

  • Unique Paper ID: 168795
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 5
  • PageNo: 1807-1809
  • Abstract:
  • False confessions pose significant risks to justice systems worldwide, leading to wrongful convictions and deep legal consequences. The psychological underpinnings of false confessions include factors such as coercion during police interrogations, mental health vulnerabilities, and flawed interrogation techniques. This review paper explores the critical psychological dynamics that lead to false confessions by synthesizing existing literature on the subject. It addresses the role of coercive interrogation tactics, psychological susceptibility—such as suggestibility and compliance—and how mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or cognitive impairments make certain individuals more vulnerable to giving false confessions. Additionally, this paper highlights the importance of empirical research in understanding the prevalence of false confessions and the mechanisms behind them. In analyzing various cases and studies, the review also proposes reforms to interrogation procedures to minimize false confessions, including recommendations for more psychologically informed practices. The need for a multi-disciplinary approach involving legal experts, psychologists, and law enforcement is emphasized to ensure that confessions remain valid and justice is served.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 5
  • PageNo: 1807-1809

The Psychology of False Confessions: A Review of Coercion, Mental Health, And Interrogation Techniques

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