Police interrogators often use minimizing techniques to secure confessions.Which of the following is one such tactic?

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Showing sympathy and understanding is a minimizing technique used by police interrogators to build rapport with the suspect and make them feel more comfortable. This can lead to the suspect feeling less guarded and more likely to admit to committing the crime. Option A and B are exaggerating techniques where the interrogator is claiming to have more evidence than they actually do. Option D is a hostile technique that can make the suspect defensive and less likely to cooperate.

Police Interrogators Often Use Minimizing Techniques to Secure Confessions