When a police interrogator lies and tells a suspect that they have fingerprint evidence that ties him to the scene of a crime, this is an example of the strategy known as

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Maximization is a strategy where the interrogator exaggerates the strength of the evidence against the suspect to induce fear and anxiety, thereby increasing the likelihood of obtaining a confession.

When a Police Interrogator Lies and Tells a Suspect That