MUH2022 Topic:
The use of drugs by musicians of the 1960s, a tradition they inherited from the older blues and jazz players, led to the birth of psychedelic music and culture. How did this music influence the development of recording studio techniques as well as musical styles?
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PSY4931 Topic:
Learning from Past Mistakes
Imagine you are part of a team tasked with reviewing investigative procedures from historical cases to improve future practices. We have already explored various aspects of wrongful convictions in class, including cognitive biases, interrogation methods, and false confessions. Now, using the case of the West Memphis 3, consider how these factors played a role in that investigation and trial.
Reflect on what you know about the influence of poor investigative practices and think about how psychology can inform better procedures. Consider how different psychological processes either helped or hindered justice in the case of the West Memphis 3, and how these lessons could be applied (or are already being applied) today to prevent similar situations.
Your Task:
- Initial Post:
- Summarize the investigative practices in the West Memphis 3 case as shown in the two documentaries we have watched.
- Critically evaluate these practices using what you've learned about the contributors to wrongful convictions.
- Discuss at least one poor practice and suggest alternative strategies that reflect best practices in the field today.