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Preface | |
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Introduction | |
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Preliminary Considerations | |
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Distinctions Between Interviews and Interrogations | |
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Characteristics of an Interview | |
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Characteristics of an Interrogation | |
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Benefits of Conducting an Interview Before an Interrogation | |
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Conclusion | |
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Obtaining and Evaluating Factual Information | |
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Developing the Case Facts | |
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Conclusion | |
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Case Solution Possibilities | |
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Evaluating Possible Motives | |
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Evaluating Characteristics of the Crime | |
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Conclusion | |
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Initial Precautionary Measures for the Protection of the Innocent | |
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Eyewitness Identifications and Motivations for False Accusations | |
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Repressed Memories | |
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Intent Issues | |
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Circumstantial Evidence | |
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Privacy and the Interview Room | |
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Privacy | |
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Minimize Reminders of Consequences | |
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Suggestions for Setting Up the Interview Room | |
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Qualifications, Attitude, and General Conduct of the Investigator | |
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Interviewer Qualifications | |
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Initial Interview Procedures | |
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Investigator Demeanor During an Interview | |
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Interviewing Approaches for Difficult Suspects | |
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Interrogator Qualifications | |
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Investigator Conduct During an Interrogation | |
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Conclusion | |
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Interviewing Techniques | |
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Preparation and Starting the Interview | |
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Formal Versus Informal Interviews | |
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Arranging the Formal Interview | |
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Preparing for the Interview | |
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Establishing Rapport | |
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The Use of an Introductory Statement | |
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Conclusion | |
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Formulating Interview Questions | |
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Asking an Initial Open Question | |
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Asking Direct Questions | |
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Asking Follow-Up Questions | |
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Conclusion | |
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Behavior Symptom Analysis | |
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Overview | |
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Underlying Principles of Behavior Symptom Analysis | |
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Evaluating the Subject's Attitudes | |
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Evaluation of Verbal Behavior | |
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Evaluation of Paralinguistic Behavior | |
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Evaluation of Nonverbal Behavior | |
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Precautions when Evaluating Behavior Symptoms of Truthful and Untruthful Subjects | |
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Initial Assessment of the Subject | |
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Behaviors Common to Both Truthful and Deceptive Subjects | |
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Factors That May Lead to Misinterpretation of Behavior Symptoms | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Behavior Analysis Interview | |
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Introduction | |
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The Behavior Analysis Interview | |
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Response Models for Behavior-Provoking Questions | |
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Actual Case Presentation | |
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Analysing the Suspect's Responses | |
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The Use of Specialized Questioning Techniques | |
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The Use of the Baiting Technique | |
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Other Specialized Questioning Techniques | |
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Interrogation Techniques | |
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The Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation� | |
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General Classification of Offenders | |
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Brief Analysis of the Nine Steps of Interrogation | |
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Preliminary Preparations for Applying the Nine Steps | |
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Step 1-Direct, Positive Confrontation | |
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Step 2-Theme Development | |
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Step 3-Handling Details | |
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Step 4-Overcoming Objections | |
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Step 5-Procurement and Retention of a Suspect's Attention | |
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Step 6-Handling the Suspect's Passive Mood | |
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Step 7-Presenting an Alternative Question | |
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Step 8-Having the Suspect Orally Relate Various Details of the Offense | |
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Step 9-Converting an Oral Confession into a Written Confession | |
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Recommendations for Interrogators | |
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The Exercise of Patience and Persistence | |
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Interrogation of Witnesses and Other Prospective Informants | |
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Distinguishing Between True and False Confessions | |
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Categories of False Confessions | |
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Confession Voluntariness | |
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Confession Treastwarthiness | |
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Confession Combination | |
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Interrogation Research | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Issue of False Confessions in the Courtroom-The Testimony of Expert Witnesses | |
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The Issue of False Confessions in the Courtroom-Court Decisions | |
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Testifying on a Confession | |
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Testimony Preparation | |
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The Court's View of the Witness | |
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The Witness's Behavioral Responses to Questions | |
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Direct Testimony | |
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Cross-Examination | |
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Conclusion | |
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Interrogation and Confession Law | |
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Introduction | |
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Constitutional Rights | |
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Permissible Interrogation Techniques | |
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Summary | |
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The Behavior Analysis Interview in a Homicide Case | |
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Index | |