"The interviewer must not express disgust, outrage, or moral condemnation... the basic logic of obtaining confessions can be summed up asmaximize sympathy and minimize the perception of moral wrongdoing".
Sympathy creates an environment conducive to confession, while other options (third-party presence, emphasizing immorality, or pressuring with time) are explicitly discouraged.

TheFraud Examiners Manualmakes clear:
"Fraud examiners should never offer opinions regarding guilt or innocence. Reports must be factual, objective, and free from speculation. Statements implying guilt are improper." Thus, while it is proper to note contradictions, evidence, or control weaknesses, it isimproper to declare the suspect guilty.

When a respondent says "I'm too busy," it can be diffused by stressing "the interview will be short, the interviewer is already there, the project is important, [and] the interview will not be difficult".
Thus, stressing brevity is the recommended reaction.

"Introductory questions should be designed to establish rapport... Interviewers usually establish rapport by spending a few minutes with the respondent in an informal dialogue".
Jason's small talk about sports and compliments is clearly rapport building

"Once a suspect utters a denial, it becomes extremely difficult... therefore, the interviewer must prevent an outright denial. Fraud examiners can use several techniques to stop or interrupt denials, including delays, repeated interruptions, and reasoning".
Thus, the correct answer is D.