What are Interrogation Techniques?
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Objective
I can describe different interrogation techniques and their ethical implications.
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Warm-up video
WIRED · 10:01Vetted channel
We don't generate video — this one is by WIRED on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
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.
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Practice
7 questions
According to the video, how long are people in New York City typically allowed to stare at each other?
Explain how pacing can be beneficial.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two examples of body language discussed in the video and explain how they can be interpreted differently based on cultural context or personal preference.”
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