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Assignment: The article is linked to and found in the DOC Sharing forum under the Content tab, then use it to answer the questions that follow. Post your comments and opinions on possible pros and cons, as well as benefits and limitations. If you have previously utilized this technique, please share your stories and experiences.

Kassan, S.M. (2015). The social psychology of false confessions. Social Issues and Policy Review, Vol. 9, No. 1, pg. 25-51

What factors do you see as relative to the increasing number of false confessions in America? If you were an investigative supervisor what issue or dynamic would you address to safeguard your agency from obtaining false confessions? If you were to determine during an interview that the subject was providing you a false confession, what steps would you take to ensure reliability?

In the Active Learning threaded discussion areas, respond to the stated questions, including any relevance to and implications on the field of criminal justice. Be sure to discuss the issue to which the question pertains and focus on moving the discussion forward by building on the premise posited by the colleague to whom you are responding. Remarks can include your opinion, but must be based on experience, research, and/or prior learning. Incorporate critical thinking, logical examination, and practical suggestions in order to foster a rich dialogue with your colleagues about issues that are important to the field of criminal justice. Your initial postings must be no less than 200 words.