Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation, Second Edition

ISBN: 0849310717

Author: Walters, Stan B.

Condition: New

How do you interpret a persons behavior during their interview? Some people say its an innate quality that cant be taught. But anyone whos read Stan Walters Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation knows that is FALSE. The overwhelming success of the first edition and the numerous success stories credited to the book prove that the art of kinesic interview, or behavioral analysis, is indeed learnable, and Walters shows you how to master it.Why are some interviewers more successful than others? Why do certain techniques work only part of the time? Why did the subject confess? Why didnt he confess? With information based on firsthand observations from over 900 interviews and interrogations, Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation, Second Edition provides even more insight than the bestselling first edition into how people behave during interviews, what their behaviors reveal, and why they exhibit those mannerisms.New to this edition: Extensive references, including law enforcement magazines and peer-reviewed journals 50% more high quality photos depicting various nonverbal symptoms Advances in the area of kinesic statement analysis, with more examples Discussion of the phenomenon of false confessions, including contributing factors A new chapter addressing the basic concepts of interview and interrogation, making the book more rounded and suitable for beginners A short section on schizophrenia, brain disease, clinical depression, and suicidal personalities and their behaviorsExplore the complex challenges of basic and advanced interview and interrogation techniques. Determine behavior from body language, speech, and written statements. Thousands of readers gained invaluable skills from the first edition.