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Y2: Psychology: Criminal: Ethical Interviewing

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This set of flashcards outlines key aspects of police interviewing, including past criticisms, preparation and execution criteria, and appropriate interview settings. It emphasizes respectful treatment, thorough planning, effective communication, and professionalism throughout the process.

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What is a previous criticism of police interviewing?

That they fail to treat suspects with respect and dignitiy.

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What is a previous criticism of police interviewing?

That they fail to treat suspects with respect and dignitiy.

Describe the criteria of case preparation.

  • The interviewer must be aware of all aspects of the investigation

  • They should plan the aims of the interview

Describe the criteria of the interview.

  • The interviewer should explain how the process will take place and allow for questions

  • The interviewer should show empathy a...

Describe where and how the interview is conducted.

  • In a private room

- There may be a witness to take notes

Using the acronym ‘EACH’, evaluate 2 ‘evidence’ points.

P - Kebbell (2000) supports
E - Found evidence presenting ethical interviewing were more likely to get a confession compared to interviewer domi...

Using the acronym ‘EACH’, evaluate a ‘how’ point.

P - Kebbell used correlational data
E - Found that ethical interviewing was more likely to get a confession compared to interviewer dominance

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Y2: Psychology: Criminal: Ethical Interviewing
TermDefinition

What is a previous criticism of police interviewing?

That they fail to treat suspects with respect and dignitiy.

Describe the criteria of case preparation.

  • The interviewer must be aware of all aspects of the investigation

  • They should plan the aims of the interview

Describe the criteria of the interview.

  • The interviewer should explain how the process will take place and allow for questions

  • The interviewer should show empathy and be able to identify with the interviewee to build rapport

  • The interviewer must also have good communication skills by using tone and non-verbal communication to avoid discomfort of the interviewee

  • The interviewer should remain professional and not interrupt the interviewee and should ask for more detail when necessary

  • The interviewee should be made aware when the interview is coming to an end before it does

Describe where and how the interview is conducted.

  • In a private room

- There may be a witness to take notes

Using the acronym ‘EACH’, evaluate 2 ‘evidence’ points.

P - Kebbell (2000) supports
E - Found evidence presenting ethical interviewing were more likely to get a confession compared to interviewer dominance
E - Therefore demonstrating that they are successful in improving the accuracy and reliability of a confession
P - Walshe and Milne (2010) rejects
E - The study found that interviewers trained in ethical interviewing were not that good at building the rapport required
E - This lack of rapport may negatively affect confession or that rapport is not necessary to gain a confession

Using the acronym ‘EACH’, evaluate a ‘how’ point.

P - Kebbell used correlational data
E - Found that ethical interviewing was more likely to get a confession compared to interviewer dominance
E - Therefore we cannot establish cause and effect

Are there any practical applications?

P - Yes
E - The ultimate aim of the technique is to build a rapport and adhere to the suspects rights to obtain a confession
E - Therefore such ethical methods may improve the public faith in the legal system and its convictions

Using the acronym ‘EACH’, evaluate 2 ‘criticisms’ points.

P - Difficult and time consuming
E - Ethical interviewers need to have training in how to conduct one and improve their communication skills
E - Therefore there may be limitations in cases where the police need a quick turnaround
P - Walshe and Milne (2010)
E - Found that the model is not being used correctly in the real world
E - Therefore it may be less effective due to limiting what is covered