A person will generally confess when
A)There is doubt in the mind of the accuser as to his or her guilt
B)They perceive the benefits of confession outweigh the penalties,
C)The accuser has reasonable suspicion or predication to believe the accused has committed an offense.
D)The accuser conveys that the accused is a "bad person."

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A person is more likely to confess when they believe that the benefits of the confession (such as reduced penalties or a sense of relief) outweigh the potential negative consequences of not confessing. Doubt in the mind of the accuser, reasonable suspicion or predication, or character judgments are not necessarily factors that would directly influence a person's decision to confess.

A Person Will Generally Confess When