Developing Diagnostic, Evidence-Based Approaches to Interrogation

While research on interrogation has traditionally focused on problematic practices that lead to false confessions, more recent research has addressed the need to develop scientifically validated techniques that lead to accurate information from both suspects and sources. In the present review, we su...

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Published in:Journal of applied research in memory and cognition 2016-09, Vol.5 (3), p.295-301
Main Authors: Swanner, J. K., Meissner, C. A., Atkinson, D. J., Dianiska, R. E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Confession
Evidence
Human
Information-gathering
Interrogation
Interview
Justice
Legal Processes
Rapport
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Summary:While research on interrogation has traditionally focused on problematic practices that lead to false confessions, more recent research has addressed the need to develop scientifically validated techniques that lead to accurate information from both suspects and sources. In the present review, we summarize this recent research on building and maintaining rapport, eliciting information, presenting evidence, and assessing credibility. Research is described in the context of accusatorial (guilt-presumptive and psychologically manipulative) versus information-gathering (cooperative and evidence based) approaches to interviewing and interrogation. We also suggest future directions for research to continue to improve the efficacy of interviews and interrogations.
ISSN:2211-3681
2211-369X
DOI:10.1016/j.jarmac.2016.07.001