The Purpose of Exculpatory Scenarios Is To

question 54

Multiple Choice

The purpose of exculpatory scenarios is to:

• A) exclude various possible reasons for the crime to have been committed.
• B) increase the probability of a confession through offering a justification for the actions.
• C) reduce confusing circumstances, so an admission of guilt is less likely.
• D) maximize the importance of the suspect's reasons for committing the crime.

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