The Psychological Process of Interrogation and Confessions

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In the term paper, present your views on that topic, along with what you consider to be the next upcoming issue or future directions in your selected area.

The student shall have a cover page, an abstract page, table of contents, and a references page. The body of the paper itself must be at least twelve (12) pages in length, double-spaced, not counting the title page, abstract, table of contents, and references. Thus the minimum, total length of the paper, from cover to reference page(s) is 15 pages. The body of the paper needs an introduction section and a conclusion section.

The student should use topic headings throughout the body of the paper, except for the introduction and conclusions sections. Students should have at least twelve reference sources with no more than three scholarly sources from Internet sites.

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The student shall use the running head feature and page numbers, in accordance with the APA Manual. The page numbers shall be displayed in the top right portion of the pages of the document. In Microsoft Word, locate the Insert tab, Page Number, Top of Page, and Plain Number 3. Select Plain Number 3. At this point, you may type in your header, according to the APA Manual.

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Topic: The Psychological Process of Interrogation and Confession

Some References to use;

Fulero, S. M., & Wrightsman, L. S. (2009). Forensic Psychology (3rd ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth. pg258-274,pg 248,pg254,pg257

Drizin, S. & Leo, R. (2004). The problem of false confessions in the post-DNA world. North Carolina Law review, 82, 337-424.

Gudjonsson, G.H. (1992). The psychology of interrogations, confessions and testimony. New York: John Wiley;

Gudjonsson, G.H. (2003). The psychology of interrogations of confessions: A handbook. New York: John Wiley.

Inbau, F.E., Reid, J.F., and Buckley, J.P. (1986). Criminal interrogation and confessions (3^rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkins

Inbau, F.E., Buckley, J.P., and Jayne, B (2001). Criminal interrogation and confessions (4^th ed.) . Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkins.

Kassin, S.M (1997). The psychology of confession evidence. American Psychologist, 52, 221-233;

Kassin. S.M. & Gudjonnson, G. (2004). The psychology of confession evidence: A review of the literature and issues. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 5, Whole No. 2

Kotlowitz, A. (1999, February 8). The unprotected. New Yorker, pp. 42-53