What is the purpose of the PEACE model's Preparation and Planning stage?

• A. To close the interview quickly.
• B. To plan the approach, objectives, and adapt to the interview context.
• C. To interrogate aggressively for admissions.
• D. To ignore potential legal constraints.

Answer: (B)

The Preparation and Planning stage focuses on planning the approach, setting objectives, and adapting to the interview context. This stage lays the groundwork for a productive interview by deciding what information is needed, which topics to cover, and how to approach them in a way that fits the person being interviewed and the setting. It also involves considering legal and ethical constraints, documenting what will be asked, who will be present, and where the interview will take place. By mapping out the interview in advance, the interviewer can structure questions to encourage open responses, manage expectations, and stay within the boundaries of law and policy, which helps protect the integrity of the process and the reliability of what is gathered. This is not about closing quickly, pressing or coercive tactics, or ignoring rules; it’s about thoughtful preparation that shapes a fair, effective interview.