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Direct linkBering, Jesse M.; Shackelford, Todd K. – American Psychologist, 2005
This paper presents comments on Kassin's review, (see record 2005-03019-002) of the psychology of false confessions. The authors note that Kassin's review makes a compelling argument for the need for legal reform in police interrogation practices. Because his work strikes at the heart of the American criminal justice system--its fairness--the…
Descriptors: Information Management, Psychology, Heuristics, Law Enforcement
