Interview and Interrogation Techniques Flashcards
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Which type of question is most effective for gathering detailed narrative information from a cooperative witness?
Answer: Open-ended questions
Open-ended questions invite the interviewee to provide full narrative responses rather than simple yes/no answers.
What is the primary purpose of the 'cognitive interview' technique used in fraud investigations?
Answer: To enhance memory retrieval by reinstating the original context
The cognitive interview uses mental reinstatement of context and other memory-enhancement strategies to help witnesses recall more accurate details.
During a fraud interview, a subject crosses their arms, avoids eye contact, and turns slightly away. These behaviors are best described as:
Answer: Possible signs of discomfort that require additional context
Nonverbal behaviors must be interpreted in clusters and context, as no single behavior reliably indicates deception.
Which Miranda warning element is most critical to establish before conducting a custodial interrogation?
Answer: The right to remain silent
Miranda warnings must inform suspects of their right to remain silent before custodial interrogations, or statements may be suppressed.
What is 'statement analysis' in the context of fraud interviews?
Answer: Examining the linguistic content of written or verbal statements for indicators of deception
Statement analysis examines word choice, structure, and content of statements to identify linguistic indicators that may signal deception.
An interviewer should use the 'funnel approach' to structure questions by:
Answer: Beginning with broad open-ended questions and narrowing to specific details
The funnel approach starts with broad questions to gather narrative information, then narrows to specific details to probe inconsistencies.
Which behavior is a potential verbal indicator of deception according to fraud examination principles?
Answer: Providing excessive unsolicited detail and qualifications
Deceptive individuals may over-explain, add unnecessary qualifications, or provide excessive detail to appear credible.