BMO Interview & Interrogation Techniques 3

Question 1

In a structured interview, what is the advantage of using behavioral anchored rating scales (BARS)?

Accepted Answer

They provide specific behavioral examples for each rating level, improving consistency

Answer

BARS links rating levels to specific observable behaviors, reducing subjectivity and improving inter-rater reliability across interviewers.

Question 2

Which psychological principle explains why suspects may comply with an interrogator who builds rapport before applying pressure?

Accepted Answer

Foot-in-the-door technique

Answer

The foot-in-the-door technique works by gaining small initial agreements, making it psychologically easier for the suspect to comply with larger requests later.

Question 3

When interviewing a traumatized witness, which accommodation is most important?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the witness to control the pace and providing frequent breaks

Answer

Trauma-informed interviewing prioritizes the witness's sense of control and comfort, which improves both wellbeing and the quality of information obtained.

Question 4

What distinguishes an 'admission' from a 'confession' in an investigative context?

Accepted Answer

An admission acknowledges a fact without full guilt; a confession is a complete acknowledgment of guilt

Answer

An admission acknowledges a specific incriminating fact, while a confession is a comprehensive acknowledgment of participation in the offense.

Question 5

Which factor most significantly undermines the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

Accepted Answer

Stress and high arousal during the witnessed event

Answer

High stress during an event narrows attention and impairs memory encoding, significantly reducing eyewitness accuracy.

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BMO Interview & Interrogation Techniques 3