CFI Deception Detection & Credibility Assessment Flashcards
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Which behavioral indicator is commonly associated with deception during a forensic interview?
Answer: Grooming behaviors and self-touching
Grooming behaviors and self-touching (adaptors) are associated with discomfort and potential deception.
The Reid Technique's Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI) focuses primarily on:
Answer: Verbal and non-verbal behavioral differences between truthful and deceptive subjects
The BAI identifies behavioral differences between truthful and deceptive responses during structured questioning.
Statement Validity Analysis (SVA) is a credibility assessment tool that includes which core component?
Answer: Criteria-Based Content Analysis (CBCA)
SVA uses CBCA to analyze statement content for criteria associated with truthful accounts.
What is a 'hot spot' in the context of forensic interviewing?
Answer: A behavioral or verbal response that warrants further inquiry
Hot spots are behavioral or verbal cues that deviate from baseline and suggest areas needing further investigation.
The concept of 'baseline behavior' in credibility assessment refers to:
Answer: A subject's typical behavioral patterns established before substantive questioning
Baseline behavior is established through neutral questions to identify a subject's normal communication patterns before substantive questioning.
Which statement analysis technique examines the structure and content of written or verbal statements for truthfulness indicators?
Answer: SCAN (Scientific Content Analysis)
SCAN analyzes statement structure, language, and content for indicators of truthfulness or deception.