Psychology 2032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Investigative Psychology, A Confession, Psych
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Crime & corrections chapter 3 textbook notes the psychology of police investigations. Psych plays role in police investigations through: the collection and evaluation of investigative information information that is often obtained from suspects through police interrogations. Investigative decision making, especially decisions that require an in-depth understanding of criminal behaviour. Police interrogations: confession evidence is often viewed as a prosecutor"s most potent weapon, and police officers will often go to great lengths to secure such evidence. Crime & corrections chapter 3 textbook notes the psychology of police investigations (1) the suspect is immediately confronted with his or her guilt. It is assumed during the accusatory phase of the interrogation that the suspect"s fear of confessing outweighs their anxiety caused by remaining deceptive (about their involvement in the crime) Crime & corrections chapter 3 textbook notes the psychology of police investigations: canada charter of rights and freedoms, and include the rights to silence and legal counsel.
