Michelle is in custody and being interrogated. One of the police officers is being nice and tries to empathize with her while the other one glares at her and accuses her of committing the crime because of her greed. The behavior of the police officers is an example of:

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The behavior of the police officers is an example of playing "good cop-bad cop." One officer is being nice and empathetic to gain Michelle's trust while the other is accusing her of the crime, creating a sense of fear and pressure. This technique is often used to make the suspect more willing to talk and confess. The other options (providing a sense of control, convincing Michelle that there is no proof of her guilt, establishing a sense of social isolation) are not relevant to the behavior of the police officers in this scenario.

Michelle Is in Custody and Being Interrogated