CPE Interview Methods 3

Question 1

Which interview phase is dedicated to establishing the subject's normal behavioral baseline?

Accepted Answer

The pre-test interview

Answer

The pre-test interview allows the examiner to observe the subject's typical verbal and non-verbal behavior before psychophysiological testing begins.

Question 2

A subject consistently uses distancing language (e.g., 'the gun' instead of 'my gun'). This linguistic indicator may suggest:

Accepted Answer

Psychological distancing from the object or act

Answer

Distancing language can reflect a subconscious attempt to disassociate from incriminating objects or actions.

Question 3

The 'funnel approach' in interviewing means:

Accepted Answer

Starting with broad open questions and narrowing to specific closed questions

Answer

The funnel approach structures the interview from general open-ended prompts down to specific targeted questions to maximize narrative flow.

Question 4

When using the PEACE model of interviewing, the 'E' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Engage and Explain

Answer

In the PEACE model, 'E' (Engage and Explain) covers building rapport and explaining the interview purpose to the subject.

Question 5

An examiner who promises a subject that cooperation will guarantee leniency from prosecutors has committed:

Accepted Answer

An improper inducement that can invalidate the examination

Answer

Promising legal outcomes the examiner cannot control constitutes an improper inducement and can render any subsequent confession inadmissible.

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