The PEACE model emphasizes non-coercive interviewing. Which option best captures this principle?

• A. Coercive interviewing techniques
• B. Verbal pressure and intimidation
• C. Non-coercive interviewing
• D. Aggressive questioning

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is that the PEACE model promotes a non-coercive way of interviewing aimed at obtaining accurate information while respecting the person being interviewed. Choosing non-coercive interviewing best captures this principle because it embodies calm, respectful engagement, open-ended questions, and giving the interviewee control over their account. This approach builds trust, reduces anxiety, and encourages voluntary, detailed disclosures, which are more reliable than statements obtained under pressure. In contrast, coercive interviewing techniques, verbal pressure and intimidation, or aggressive questioning rely on fear or force and tend to produce guarded responses or false confessions, which conflicts with the PEACE approach.