scholarly journals Dull versus creative liars—Who deceives better? Fantasy proneness and verifiability of genuine and fabricated accounts

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Boskovic ◽  
Ayla Ramakers ◽  
Ali Yunus Emre Akca
Keyword(s):  
Fantasy Proneness

Predictors of Hearing Electronic Voice Phenomena in Random Noise: Schizotypy, Fantasy Proneness, and Paranormal Beliefs

2020 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-113
Author(s):  
Kenneth Drinkwater ◽  
Andrew Denovan ◽  
Neil Dagnall ◽  
Andrew Parker
Keyword(s):  
Random Noise ◽  
Fantasy Proneness ◽  
Paranormal Beliefs

scholarly journals Take the plea: the factors that influence innocent individuals to accept plea bargains

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley Zannella
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Plea Bargaining ◽  
Plea Bargain ◽  
Fantasy Proneness ◽  
Wrongful Convictions ◽  
Guilty Plea ◽  
Problem Solving Task

Recently, plea bargaining has emerged as a factor that contributes to wrongful convictions. When a Crown offers a reduced sentence or lesser charge to a defendant in exchange for a guilty plea, there is the potential for innocent defendants to plead guilty. However, little is known about the factors that are influencing innocent defendants to accept plea bargains. The current study aimed to investigate the role of false evidence, risk, and modality on an innocent participant’s likelihood of accepting or rejecting a plea bargain. In a laboratory, innocent participants (N = 174) were accused of collaborating with another participant (confederate) on a problem solving task, and offered a plea bargain. Results showed that when participants were told there was an 80% chance of sanctions if they rejected the plea, they were more likely to admit guilt, and accept the plea. Additionally, participants who were high in compliance, high in fantasy proneness, or were younger, were more likely to accept the plea bargain. Implications of these findings for innocent defendants are discussed.

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