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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People are more likely to confess when they perceive that the potential benefits of confession (e.g. reduced punishment, clearing their conscience, etc.) outweigh the potential penalties of confessing. The other options may not be effective or ethical methods to obtain a confession.

A Person Will Generally Confess When