Which option best describes negative incentives in interrogation?

• A. Rewards for cooperation
• B. Accusations, fabrications, and attacks on denials
• C. Gentle questioning and polite conversation
• D. Providing rest breaks

Answer: (B)

Negative incentives in interrogation are coercive, pressure-based tactics designed to compel a suspect to confess by creating fear, doubt, or a sense that consequences are imminent. Accusations, fabrications, and attacks on denials exemplify this approach because they suggest the investigator has strong evidence or that denial will be proven false, pushing the person to admit under perceived pressure.

The other options describe non-coercive or positive approaches: rewards for cooperation rely on positive incentives, polite or gentle questioning is non-threatening and lays a calm groundwork, and providing rest breaks is supportive rather than coercive.