When people are later asked why they falsely confessed, the main reason they give "is something like 'I just wanted to go home.'"

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Many individuals who falsely confess to crimes do so under the pressure of interrogation, believing that if they confess, they will be allowed to leave the police station and go home, often not fully understanding the long-term consequences of their confession.

When People Are Later Asked Why They Falsely Confessed, the Main