Which of the Following Procedures Is Recommended for Officers to Follow

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures is recommended for officers to follow as they conduct an interview?

• A)Start immediately with a businesslike question,such as,"How long have you known Mr.Brown?"
• B)Conclude the conversation with about five minutes of social chit-chat so as to alleviate the discomfort of the subject.
• C)Allow the subject to wander off the main point from time to time so he will feel the officer is not in control of the situation.
• D) Take only brief notes during the interview itself,such as names,addresses,and key phrases.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce anxiety or fear responses by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation while practicing relaxation exercises.

Deep Muscle Relaxation

A technique that involves tensing and then relaxing specific muscle groups to reduce stress and anxiety.

Speaker Anxiety

The nervousness or fear a person experiences before or during a public speaking event.

Trait Anxiety

A characteristic of an individual that denotes their tendency to perceive situations as threatening, leading to anxiety.