The threat or use of mental or physical means to get information.

• A. Duress
• B. Coercion
• C. Extortion
• D. Intimidation

Answer: (B)

Coercion is the use of threats or force, whether mental or physical, to compel someone to reveal information. This fits precisely when the goal is to extract information from someone under pressure. Duress involves threats to threaten harm to the person or a loved one to compel an action, but it’s usually discussed as a defense or to force someone to commit a crime, not specifically about getting information. Extortion centers on obtaining money or property through threats, not merely information. Intimidation covers frightening someone to influence their behavior, but it isn’t narrowly about eliciting information. So coercion best captures the scenario of threatening or using force to obtain information.