AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH TO TACTICAL INTERROGATION

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether experimental simulation of a tactical interrogation situation was feasible. The report describes the experimental situation, the derivation and description of scores measuring interrogation input and output, and the basis and limits for generalizing from the specific experimental setting. Effects of variations in interrogator technique and arousal of source resistance on the amount and accuracy of information obtained are reported. Both variables are shown to have significant effects under particular conditions. The salient finding is that almost three-fourths of potentially available information is lost under the best of conditions. Suggestions for implementation and further research conclude the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0487575

Entities

People

  • Hilton M. Bialek
  • Jerald N. Walker
  • Joanne J. Hood

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Ammunition
  • Battles
  • California
  • Experimental Design
  • Frequency
  • Human Resources
  • Identification
  • Interrogation
  • Military Personnel
  • Observers
  • Personnel Management
  • Prisoners
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States

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