Mark, who had been in prison for ten years, was released because DNA evidence cleared his name. Mark later stated that he only confessed to the crime because he was worn down and sleep deprived. This is an example of which of the following?

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Mark's confession was most likely a compliant confession, which means he confessed to the crime even though he was innocent because he was worn down and felt he had no other option. This is a common phenomenon in interrogations, especially if the person being questioned is sleep deprived or has been subject to prolonged periods of interrogation.

Mark, Who Had Been in Prison for Ten Years, Was