Jack has just been interrogated as a suspect in a robbery for over ten hours and is psychologically fatigued and confused about what to believe. According to the authors of your text, which of the following is Jack most likely to do?
a. adamantly plead his innocence
b. refuse to speak without a lawyer present
c. become delirious and require mental hospitalization
d. confess to the crime and end the agony
Answer: D
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a. it is descriptive rather than explanatory. c. both a & b. b. it is not scientifically based. d. none of these.