A number of techniques are effective for gaining information from a subject during interrogation, however some techniques work better with certain types of subjects than others. Good cop/bad cop works well with young or inexperienced subjects who are easily intimidated and still seeking the approval of authority figures. Pride and ego down can be effective in situations where a subject is likely to be proud of his criminal activity; by attacking his ego, he can be

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