Week 4 Post 2 - False Confessions

It is important to acknowledge false confessions when learning about the criminal justice system and the possible reasoning behind them. There are typically 3 types of false confessions- Voluntary False Confessions, Coerced Internalized False Confession, and coerced complaint false confession. People may falsely confess due to pressure from the police, fear or anxiety, or internal conflict. Attempting to detect deception is also important and paying close attention to non-verbal behavior. This is vital because non-verbal behavior and expressions is often more difficult to control, and could also play a role in slowing down speech and movements.