Read “Commonsense evidence: Commonsense Myths and Misconceptions,” by Saul Kassin.
Pick one question to respond to.
1. What factors led the Guilford Four to confess? Which of those factors can be
applied to false confessions in general?
2. What is “memory distrust syndrome”?
3. Differentiate between the three types of false confessions.
4. What are some safeguards against false confessions? Which safeguard is most effective, and why do you think that is the case?
5. Identify and discuss one of the “commonsense” myths or misconceptions cited by
Kassin.
Identify and discuss one of the “commonsense” myths or misconceptions cited by Kassin.
