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Aim
To investigate the role of confirmation bias in interviewing a suspect to a crime.
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Method
A study consisting of 61 undergraduate students
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Procedures
Participants were asked to make up questions they wanted to ask a person suspected off committing a crime
Before they wrote their questions, they were led to believe that the suspect was either "guilty" or "innocent"
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Results
Participants who were led to believe that the suspect was guilt formulated more questions than those who believed the suspect was innocent
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Conclusion
Indicates that expectations of guilt can have an effect on questioning style; supports confirmation bias