Exam 15: Interviewing Witnesses

______________ questions are asked if you have a reasonable cause to believe that the respondent is responsible for the fraud under investigation.

When obtaining a written confession during an admission-seeking interview, which of the following is not an item that should be included in the written statement?

All notes taken by the interviewer should be preserved, as they may be needed if the case goes to trial.

At the conclusion of an interview, closing questions should be asked for which of the following purposes?

During an admission-seeking interview, Andrew Douglas, the primary suspect, repeatedly began his responses with the phrase "to tell the truth." Additionally, he had trouble remembering several key facts regarding the events in question, even though his memory of the small details was excellent. Andrew's verbal clues likely indicate that he is being truthful.

The question "Do you think someone around here might be justified in making a secret arrangement with one of the company's vendors?" is an example of what type of interview question?

In an interview situation, the process of observing behavior before critical questions are asked is called:

A(n) _____________ interview is one that has the potential to bring about strong emotional reactions in the respondent.

Private employers conducting an internal investigation are generally required to give Miranda warnings before commencing an admission-seeking interview with a non-union employee.

Assessment questions are worded so that dishonest people will likely agree with many of the statements, while honest people likely won't.

During an interview, when an interviewee repeatedly fiddles with a pen or picks lint from her clothing, she is giving non-verbal clues called:

Respondents in an interview give both verbal and nonverbal clues that can be used to determine whether they are being deceptive. Which of the following is generally not considered a verbal clue to deception?