What are Interrogation Techniques?

What are Interrogation Techniques?

9th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can describe different interrogation techniques and their ethical implications.

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    In the United States, people are generally comfortable staring at each other for about 1.28 seconds, but this duration can vary in other cultures, such as the Middle East where 4 to 6 seconds is more acceptable.

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    Pacing can help people calm down because the movement stimulates the fluid in our ears and the calf muscles, known as the second heart, which helps force blood upward, benefiting thinking.

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    The perfect handshake involves fingers pointing down, a quick shake, and applying the same amount of pressure as the other person.