Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation, Second Edition

by Walters; Stan B.

• ISBN13: 9780849310713
• ISBN10: 0849310717
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-17
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Proper interviewing and interrogation techniques can significantly affect the success of an investigation. This new edition of a bestseller explores the complex challenges of basic and advanced interview and interrogation techniques, focusing on determining behavior from body language, speech, and written statements. Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation, Second Edition includes findings from the author's research project on demeanor, credibility, and interview and interrogation behavior conducted through the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and funded as part of a special project by the U.S. Government. These findings were presented at the American Psychological Association meeting, which shows the reach of the subject outside of the typical forensic and law enforcement markets.

Table of Contents

Introduction

SECTION I: THE PRACTICAL KINESIC ANALYSIS PHASE

Basic Kinesic Guidelines

Basic Practical Kinesic Principles. The Five Stress-Response States. Conclusion.

Fundamentals of Productive Interviewing

Principles of Successful Investigative Interviewing. Fundamentals of the Productive Interview. Good Interviewing Habits.

Verbal Quality

Pitch, Volume, and Rate of Speech. Speech Dysfunction. Conclusion.

Verbal Content

Anger. Depression. Denial. Bargaining. Acceptance.

Practical Kinesic Information Recovery and Statement - Credibility Assessment

Basic Theory. Eliciting the Statement. Statement Samples. The Analysis. Documenting the Statements. Negative Credibility Cues. Conclusion.

Nonverbal Behaviors

The Head. The Eyes. The Arms. The Legs. Sitting Postures. Territorial Behavior. Body Language Clusters. Conclusion.

Section II: THE PRACTICAL KINESIC INTERROGATION PHASE

The Stress-Response States

Anger. Depression. Denial. Bargaining. Acceptance. Confession Signals. Body Language Confession Signals.

Kinesics of Excluded Subjects

Schizophrenia. Affective Disorders. Conclusion.

Primary Dominant Personalities

Primary Dominant Personalities. Introvert-Oriented Personality. Extravert Oriented Personality. Conclusion. Interjection Phenomenon.

Understanding, Avoiding, and Reducing the Risk of False Confessions

The Evidence. The Elements of Wrongful Conviction. False Confessions. Types of False Confessions. The Admissible Confession: The Protection Against False Confessions.

The Practical Kinesic Interrogation

Ego Defense Mechanisms. Motivating Keys of Behavior. Verbal Encryption: The Interrogation. Conclusion.

Appendices

Selection, Use, and Training of Interpreters. Review of Practical Kinesic Principles.

Bibliography and Index