A suspected offender admits to comitting a crime after being physically and emotionally abused during questioning. Which type of confession would this be considered?

A. instrumental confession
B. coerced confession
C. instrumental, voluntary confession
D. authentic, coerced, false confession


Answer: B

Psychology

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