A judge who gives a convicted prisoner a suspended sentence but tells him to consider the suspension a "sword hanging over your head" if he breaks the law again is using:
A) legitimizing tactics.
B) coalition tactics.
C) pressure tactics.
D) rational persuasion.

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The judge is using pressure tactics in order to deter the convicted prisoner from committing another crime. By reminding the prisoner that the suspended sentence will be enforced if they break the law again, the judge is using the threat of punishment as a form of pressure to influence their behavior.

A Judge Who Gives a Convicted Prisoner a Suspended Sentence