A Person Will Generally Confess When

question 44

Multiple Choice

A person will generally confess when:

• A) the interviewer repeatedly states that he or she is guilty.
• B) they perceive the benefits of confession outweigh the penalties.
• C) the accuser has evidence that the likelihood is high that the accused has committed an offense.
• D) the accuser conveys that the accused is really a "good person" who made a mistake.

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