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Join host Lazaro in this very short episode of Objection: Psychology! where we discuss False Confessions.

False Confessions are a puzzling and tragic phenomenon where innocent individuals admit to crimes they didn't committ. This episode explores the psychological mechanisms that go behind false confessions, how interrogation tactics contribute to them, and what this means for the justice system as a whole! We dive into key research, real-life cases, and the interplay between stress, compliance and memory distortion.

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Stay curious, stay critical, and as always... Objection sustained!

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When a teenager commits a violent crime, should we treat them like adults, or acknowledge the science that says their brains are not fully developed? In this episode of Objection: Psychology!, Lazaro dives into the clash between the developmental psychology behind teenage brains and the criminal justice systems.

From Supreme Court cases like Roper vs. Simmons and Miller vs. Alabama to cutting-edge neuroscience, we examine why teens act they way they do, whether "adult time for juvenile crime" makes sense, and how psychological research is reshaping what justice looks like for young offenders.

In this episode we feature expert quotes, hard data, and moral questions, all to answer this question: Should we punish kids or give them a second chance?

Key Topics

• Teenage brain development
• Juvenile Justice reform
• Supreme Court rulings on youth sentencing
• Rehabilitation vs Retribution
• Psychology's role in shaping criminal law

Listen now and challenge your knowledge on Juvenile crime! Objection sustained.

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How reliable is your memory, like really? In this episode of Objection: Psychology!, host Lazaro takes you into the unsettling world of false memories and the serious consequences that it has in the courtroom. Using the real-life case of Ronald Cotton's wrongful conviction, we explore how confident eyewitnesses can often send innocent people to prison

We will break down the psychology of false memories, the role of suggestive questioning, and how trauma can distort recollection. We will also dive into recovered memory therapy and why courts are being increasingly wary of eyewitness testimony,

Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a psychology student like myself, or just curious about how our minds work under pressure, this episode will change how you think about memory and justice.

Key Topics Covered

• Ronald Cotton’s misidentification case
• The science of false memories
• Eyewitness testimony and wrongful convictions
• Legal controversies around recovered memory therapy
• Psychological terms defined with sources
  
  

We will dive next week into the neuroscience of psychopathy, exploring how brain imaging is used and misused in court and pose the question: can science really predict criminal intent?

Tune in now, and remember; stay curious, stay critical, and as always... objection sustained! We are available on ALL platforms.

Email: lazarofernandez@usf.edu