A Guide to the Professional Interview

Investigative Interviewing provides more accurate and reliable information than any other known interview technique. It is founded on interpersonal communication theories and informed by cognitive and social psychology. Equally important, it is designed for practitioners and delivered through a practical model. A Guide to the Professional Interview makes scientifically grounded interview techniques accessible for everyone who asks questions.

Preface; Prologue; Part 1; 1. Introduction; 2. The Foundation of the Method; 3. Psychology; 4. Communication; Part 2; 5. The Method; 6. Planning and Preparation; 7. Engage and Explain-Establishing Rapport; 8. The First Free Recall; 9. Exploration and Clarification; 10. Closing the Interview; 11. Evaluation; Epilogue; Acknowledgments; Bibliography; Index.