Which play transitions the focus on the self-interest of the suspect?

• A. Positioning
• B. Schedule the Next Event (or Permission)
• C. Rapport
• D. Benefit

Answer: (D)

The main concept being tested is directing the suspect’s attention to their own interests to influence how they respond. The Benefit approach does this most directly by centering the discussion on what the suspect stands to gain or lose.

By highlighting personal gains or the avoidance of negative consequences if they cooperate or tell the truth, this play makes the suspect weigh outcomes for themselves. It frames disclosure as in their best personal interest, which is a powerful motivator for changing behavior or being more forthcoming.

Other approaches lean in different directions. Positioning aims to present the investigator’s stance in a favorable light, not specifically tied to the suspect’s self-interest. Scheduling the Next Event (or Permission) focuses on timing and control, which can influence compliance but again not primarily through personal gain. Rapport builds trust and reduces defensiveness, aiding openness, but it doesn’t inherently pivot the conversation around the suspect’s own stakes.

So, focusing on the benefits to the suspect directly taps into self-interest, making it the clearest fit for that goal.