This week’s International Association of Interviewers interview and interrogation training tip provided by Wicklander-Zulawski, has Wayne Hoover, CFI addresses the issue of arguing with subjects.
Some dishonest subjects will try to draw us into an argument, reducing the conversation to a very simple level and lightening their cognitive load so that it’s easier for them to defend. By the same respect we also want to avoid arguing with honest people—which means we’re not listening. This can cause their anger to increase, which can lead to greater issues outside the room if we’re not listening.
Instead, we’re going to remain calm, avoid the argument, and stay focused on our strategy and our plan.
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By focusing on the latest information and research from experts in the field as well as academia, legal and psychological resources, these video tips provide interview and interrogation training techniques that can enhance the skill sets of professionals with backgrounds in Law Enforcement, Loss Prevention, Security, Asset Protection, Human Resources, Auditors or anyone looking to obtain the truth.
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