Question

The interrogator has already stated that he knows that the suspect is guilty of the crime. He then presents the suspect with two versions of what happened during the crime, one positive and one negative. However, both versions, should the suspect admit to one of them, would implicate him in the crime. What interrogation tactic is this?

Group of answer choices

a. direct positive confrontation

c. development of the oral confession

b. theme development

d. presenting the alternative question

Answer 1

d. presenting the alternative question

Step-by-step explanation:

The alternative question is employed during the interrogation of a suspect. When employing this tactic, the interrogator presents two versions of what happened in the crime, usually in the form of a question, to the suspect. One aspect of the question is positive while the other aspect is negative. If the suspects admits to any versions of the questions, he would have implicated himself.

The victim mentality of the suspect who is guilty would easily lead to his admitting to the positive question. An innocent suspect would more easily reject both versions.