Michelle Is in Custody and Being Interrogated

question 2

Multiple Choice

Michelle is in custody and being interrogated. One of the police officers is being nice and tries to empathize with her while the other one glares at her and accuses her of committing the crime because of her greed. The behavior of the police officers is an example of:

• A) providing a sense of control.
• B) convincing Michelle that there is no proof of her guilt.
• C) playing "good cop-bad cop."
• D) establishing a sense of social isolation.

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