What is a common goal when using psychological tactics in an interrogation?

In the context of interrogations, a common goal of using psychological tactics is to encourage cooperation and confession from the suspect. Psychological tactics are employed to create an environment that maximizes the likelihood of the suspect revealing information or admitting guilt. This can involve building rapport, exploiting the suspect's emotions, or presenting evidence in a persuasive manner.

Encouraging cooperation and confession is particularly effective because it taps into the human psychological response, where individuals may feel more inclined to communicate openly when they perceive that they have a sympathetic listener or when they are led to believe that confessing can bring about a more favorable outcome. The ultimate aim is to obtain accurate and reliable information that can further the investigation and achieve justice.