An 'objection question' may prompt a guilty subject to do what?

• A. Offer a response that involves reference to future consequences, such as I don't want to lose my job.
• B. Deny everything
• C. Confess immediately
• D. Ask to speak to a lawyer

Answer: (A)

An objection-style question is designed to make the suspect talk about what could happen in the future if they don’t cooperate. By framing a potential objection with future consequences, the interviewer prompts the guilty subject to reference those consequences in their response. This can reveal their thinking and create a moment where they weigh and discuss outcomes they fear, which can loosen their stance or bring partial admissions.

That’s why the best fit is a response that mentions future consequences, such as worrying about losing a job. Denying everything is more of a reflex to pressure, confessing immediately isn’t the typical immediate outcome of this tactic, and asking to speak to a lawyer is a legal right rather than a reaction to the objection itself.