Confabulation can be defined as the unintentional creation of a false or inaccurate memory to compensate for memory gaps or deficits. Although some similarities may exist, the phenomenon of confabulation is distinguishable from other issues like suggestibility, malingering, and delusions. The possibility of confabulation is particularly pernicious in criminal justice settings. Here, self-reported memories play an integral role in the confessions and testimony of suspects, defendants, victims, and eyewitnesses. To raise awareness of this possibility, and protect against its consequences, this article reviews warning signs and risk factors for confabulation, tips on how to communicate with and treat individuals who may be confabulating, and recent research in the area of confabulation. In short, this serves as an introduction to confabulation for legal professionals.
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This chapter examines the history and changing definitions of aggression, violence, and homicide, particularly as it relates to the United States. What constitutes violence and aggression, and specifically homicide, continues to evolve. Distinctions between homicide, murder, and manslaughter are clearly delineated. Additionally, novel loopholes and other legal quandaries are investigated. The chapter presents a lengthy history of homicide as far back as the 21st century bce through the modern day to demonstrate the changing sentences and definitions that have existed throughout civilized human history. Modern‐day homicide statistics, trends, patterns, and rates are also analyzed and discussed at length; these include an in‐depth examination of race, gender, age, and ethnicity as they relate to perpetrators and victims, as well as geography and how each of these factors relates to murder. The analysis concludes with an attempt to correct the general misperception that serial killing and mass murder are rampant throughout American society.
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