Discuss ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam Topic 3 Question 127

Which of the following is a recommended strategy when conducting admission-seeking interviews?

AIncrease sympathy while downplaying implications of wrongdoing.

BEnsure that accusations are made in the presence of a third party to avoid potential liability

CEmphasize a lack of morality in the subject's actions to induce them into confessing.

DUse time constraints as a means to pressure the subject into making a confession.

Suggested Answer: A

''The interviewer must not express disgust, outrage, or moral condemnation... the basic logic of obtaining confessions can be summed up as maximize sympathy and minimize the perception of moral wrongdoing''.

Sympathy creates an environment conducive to confession, while other options (third-party presence, emphasizing immorality, or pressuring with time) are explicitly discouraged.

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12 comments · newest first

Carlee 2 months ago

Option D seems effective, but it feels unethical.

Sylvia 2 months ago

I agree, B is safer. Avoids legal issues.

Franchesca 2 months ago

I think option B is the best. It protects everyone involved.

Karl 3 months ago

A sounds kinda shady, not sure that's a good strategy.

Carline 3 months ago

Totally agree with B, having a witness is crucial!

Joana 3 months ago

Wait, are we really suggesting to pressure people into confessing?

Dierdre 3 months ago

I disagree, C seems more effective for getting confessions.

Kristal 3 months ago

B is definitely the safest option.

Izetta 3 months ago

I recall that emphasizing morality, as in option C, is generally discouraged in interviews to avoid manipulation.

Mirta 4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like using time constraints, like in option D, could backfire and lead to false confessions.

Isreal 4 months ago

I think option B sounds familiar; we talked about the need for a witness to protect against liability in our last practice session.

Henriette 4 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of maintaining a neutral stance during interviews, so I'm not sure about option A.

ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 3 Question 127 Discussion