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Interrogations And Confessions Psychology
By Alpha Academy
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On-Demand course
3 hours
All levels
Description
The Interrogations and Confessions Psychology Online Course helps you understand the link between psychology, law, and the way confessions are made. You will explore how the police question people, what the law says about confessions, and why people sometimes confess to things they did not do. This course also looks at how drugs, stress, and pressure can affect memory and decision-making. It uses real examples and research to explain key ideas in a simple way. If you are interested in the justice system or human behaviour, this course will give you useful insights.
Course Curriculum
✓ Module 1: The English Law on Confessions
✓ Module 2: Interrogation in Britain
✓ Module 3: The Royal Commission Research: Persons at Risk amid Police Custody
✓ Module 4: Identifying ‘Oppressive’ Police Interviewing Tactics in Britain
✓ Module 5: Theories of Reason of Confession by Suspects
✓ Module 6: The Psychological Assessment of False Confession
✓ Module 7: The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol Upon the Reliability of Testimony Interrogation Techniques and Miscarriages of Justice
Learning Outcomes
Understand how English law treats confessions in court.
Learn how police in Britain carry out interrogations.
Explore why some people are more at risk in police custody.
Identify unfair or ‘oppressive’ ways of police questioning.
Understand the main reasons why people confess to crimes.
Learn about false confessions and how to spot them.
See how drugs and alcohol affect memory and reliability.
Study cases of wrong convictions caused by false confessions.
Understand how psychology helps improve police methods.
Gain skills to assess the reliability of statements and confessions.
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for anyone interested in psychology, law, or criminology. It suits students, legal assistants, support workers, or anyone who wants to learn how confessions work in real-life cases. No legal background is needed to take part.
Eligibility Requirements
You should have a good understanding of written English. No special knowledge of law or psychology is needed—just an interest in the subject and a desire to learn.
Career Path
This course can help you move towards roles such as legal assistant, police support staff, forensic psychology assistant, criminal justice worker, or social care worker. It also supports further study in law, psychology, or criminology.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will I learn how police interviews are carried out in the UK?
Yes. You will explore current police questioning methods and how they follow or break legal rules.
2. Does this course cover false confessions?
Yes. The course looks at why people may confess to crimes they did not do and how this happens.
3. Do I need any background in law or psychology?
No. The course is made for beginners and uses clear language to explain all key ideas.
About The Provider
Alpha Academy
London
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