Psychology 2032A/B Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Textbook Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Kathleen McKeown

Document Summary

Police interrogation - a process whereby the police interview a suspect for the purpose of gathering evidence and obtaining a confession. In the past acts of physical coercion were often used to extract confessions. Some believe this has been replaced with just as harsh psychological pressure. A nine-step model of interrogation used frequently in north america to extract confessions from suspects. Conduct a non-accusatorial interview of the suspect to assess any evidence of deception. Conduct an accusatorial interview i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. Psychological themes are developed that allow suspect to rationalize or excuse the crime. Interrogator overcomes the suspect"s objections to the charges. If the suspect becomes withdrawn the interrogator ensures they have their attention. Interrogator exhibits sympathy and suspect is urged to come clean. Once suspect accepts responsibility for the crime, interrogator develops this into a full confession. Interrogator gets suspect to write and sign a confession.