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"Sure" in Analysis. Anonymous said... Holla! Long island making a sa debut! Lol I'm gonna do the "sure" test now. I'll let you know the rsults. And yep Katie Daly s is awesome. December 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM Hobnob said... ok instead of you buying me coffee it's gonna be beef ribs med rare with au jus.I had amazing beef ribs at a family bbq of a friend of mine's friend.Keith Hampshire was the chef, a great singer and loud. December 17, 2012 at 4:21 PM dadgum said... Sure means..yeah..ok. December 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM Seamus O Riley said... you don't like Irish good?? December 17, 2012 at 5:19 PM It has happened to me, and I have responded "sure".

December 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM ..only Irish I ever had was my Grandma's inedible food..Irish/English does not a good cook make, lol. December 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM Deejay said... [I said 'sure' to my spouse the other night and I was being insincere.]When someone first suggests dinner I say 'yes'. December 17, 2012 at 7:27 PM Vita said... Q. December 17, 2012 at 10:04 PM Siobhan said... True or False? Pay Attention to a Story's Structure and Detect Whether It's Made Up. How to Be an Effective Liar. How to Lie Without Actually Telling a Lie. I'm male, and straight, and married, but if you walked up to me and said: So, you're colorblind? (I am, and for some weird reason I don't want you to know about it) I might say: "Look, a purple flying elephant!

" and then proceed out the nearest frying pan into an airlock filled with cheese while eating a fried turkey. OK, on a serious note, it's fairly difficult to misdirect someone away from such a direct approach, partially because it is unknown whether or not they already know the information and are simply testing you. However, it is likely that isn't the case, since individuals rarely ask about that which they KNOW, only what they THINK they know, and there is a difference. An excellent misdirection in that particular case would be something simple that doesn't actually answer the question, like a mildly enraged: "Excuse me? " One method not discussed is to answer their question with a question. "Do I look like a lesbian? " "I Didn't Do That" in Statement Analysis. Last month, Psychology Today had an article about "This and That", saying, when someone lies about not doing "that", it means that a "this" exists.

The subject didn't do "that", but did do "this", without "that" being defined. This violates principle #3 of the reliable denial. Here is an example from politicians. Note how close they come to issuing a reliable denial but cannot: Claiming she spent a marathon 12 consecutive days in Albany on “legislative business,” Queens Assemblywoman Vivian Cook pocketed $171 for each reported overnight stay — a total $2,197 in taxpayer money from March 21 to April 1, 2010. The Legislature was in session just three of those days — and Cook was absent for all three, records show. “Me? Note the response with a question is a pause due to the sensitive question. “I don’t lie, I don’t cheat, and I don’t steal,” said Cook, whose nonprofit Rockaway Boulevard Local Development Corp. prompted an investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds. Gov. Pronouns and Confessions. In Statement Analysis, the first thing we do when we receive a written statement is photocopy it and file the original.

I often make several copies and like to check my work with others. When work is shared, we only submit the statement and the allegation to the analyst. We do not share suspicions, evidence, history, or anything else. We want the analysis to not be influenced by anything but itself. With the copy of the statement, before I read it, I circle the pronouns. This is done before reading it, or any other analysis. Pronouns solve many crimes. "mine". Pronouns are understood by children at a very early age.

At an early age, children will use the pronoun "my" and "mine" for everything from food, to toys, to even attention. Pronouns show ownership. Pronouns show hidden confessions. As cases come and go; one day they are being reported everywhere, only later to be displaced by another case, observe carefully what the accused says. Pronouns jump out at us. Pronouns show ownership. "my". How to Spot Psychopaths: Speech Patterns Give Them Away | Psychiatric Disorders & Violence | Text Analysis. NEW YORK — Psychopaths are known to be wily and manipulative, but even so, they unconsciously betray themselves, according to scientists who have looked for patterns in convicted murderers' speech as they described their crimes.

The researchers interviewed 52 convicted murderers, 14 of them ranked as psychopaths according to the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, a 20-item assessment, and asked them to describe their crimes in detail. Using computer programs to analyze what the men said, the researchers found that those with psychopathic scores showed a lack of emotion, spoke in terms of cause-and-effect when describing their crimes, and focused their attention on basic needs, such as food, drink and money. [10 Contested Death Penalty Cases] "The beautiful thing about them is they are unconsciously produced," Hancock said.

These unconscious actions can reveal the psychological dynamics in a speaker's mind even though he or she is unaware of it, Hancock said. What it means to be a psychopath. George Anthony's Suicide Note (Full Text) Cynthia Marie, As you get this letter, this should be no surprise that I have decided to leave the earth, because I need to be with Caylee Marie. I cannot keep going because it should be me that is gone from this earth, not her. I have lived many years, I am satisfied with my decision because I have never been the man you, Lee, Casey & especially Caylee Marie deserved.

I have never been the man any of you could count on. I have always let each of you down in more ways than I can remember. I do not feel sorry for myself, I am just sorry I burden all of you the way I have. My loss of life is meaningless. Cynthia Marie, you have always worked the hardest, given the most to me, and I have never Thanked you. 28+ years ago, you corrected me, a man who has now found his identity in life. Page -- I cannot be strong anymore. You were always the one that provided for her. I blame myself for her being gone! Caylee Marie, I miss her. I sit here, falling apart, because I should have done more.

Casey – Rule: No One Can Lie Twice. It's virtually impossible for someone to lie about their lie. It is a principle that every person who seeks truth within an interview should be aware of. It is critical that the interviewer know this principle and be able to apply it in the interview. When someone has lied against reality, they are not going to say, about the lie, "I told the truth" using the First Person singular pronoun, "I", the past tense verb, "told" and the simple word "truth. " It is beyond the 99% realm. This may be difficult principle to grasp. Jewish law says no one can lie twice. This is the essence of it: How most people lie. 90% plus lies are simply by withheld or missing information. A lie against reality is to say "such and such happened" when it did not. Lies Against Reality Samples: Charlie Rogers reported that three men attacked her.

If a person says "I didn't do it" and this is actually a lie. Casey Anthony said she handed off Caylee to Zanny the Nanny. "I told the truth. " What is the reasoning for it? Statement Analysis. Kmdce - List of Facts & Statements. .Update: Katelyn's remains were found on April 7, 2013 in Franklin County, Indiana, about 25 miles west of her home. Important: This list includes the few known facts, but mainly relays the statements of the media, of law enforcement, of Katelyn Markham & John Carter's friends, family, and co-workers on Facebook, and of John Carter in his media interviews.

Some of these statements may be wholly true, some partially true, some not true at all. We don't know. This is just a compilation of what we've observed, as followers of the case who are not privy to law enforcement information. It may be enlightening to compare conflicting statements against each other which is why different versions of events are included. Background Information -KM was 21 years old at the time of her disappearance from her home in Fairfield, Ohio. Places and Distances -JC's home is 0.2 miles from KM's home. Friday, August 12 Saturday, August 13 Neighbor Notes on Saturday Night Sunday, August 14 (Phase I) - Paper in fire.

The Word "Never" in Analysis. Let's look at the word "never" in Statement Analysis, since it has come up recently in the case of Lance Armstrong. In interview after interview, as he spoke unscripted, he was not able to bring himself to say "I did not dope", in any form. Our principle is: If someone cannot bring himself to say it, we are not permitted to say it for him. Statement Analysis applied to several of his interviews concluded: deception indicated.

He often used the word "never" but he did not give a reliable denial. Please note something similar with "yes or no" questions: "Yes or No" questions are less stressful to lie to. We also do not want to hear reflective language:Q, Did you have anything to do with your daughter's disappearance? Marion Jones was another who said she "never" used and loved to say she never tested positive, rather than issue a reliable denial. Principle: Do not accept the word "never" as a reliable denial when issued alone.

The word "never" can be the truth. I have "never" told a lie. How to Detect Lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns. Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> How to Detect Lies Become a Human Lie Detector (Part 1) Warning: sometimes ignorance is bliss.

After gaining this knowledge, you may be hurt when it is obvious that someone is lying to you. The following deception detection techniques are used by police, forensic psychologists, security experts and other investigators. Introduction to Detecting Lies: This knowledge is also useful for managers, employers, and for anyone to use in everyday situations where telling the truth from a lie can help prevent you from being a victim of fraud/scams and other deceptions. This is just a basic run down of physical (body language) gestures and verbal cues that may indicate someone is being untruthful. If you got here from somewhere else, be sure to check out our Lie Detection index page for more info including new research in the field of forensic psychology.

Signs of Deception: Body Language of Lies: • A person who is lying to you will avoid making eye contact. Bored? June08leb. Papercraft Santa. LSI Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation, Inc. JOHN E. REID & ASSOCIATES, INC. The Reid Institute encourages members to further develop their investigative skills by attending quality training programs from a variety of fields related to investigation. Reid Institute members can also work towards Certification in the Reid Technique.

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> 3-day Regular Seminar on The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation® 18 clock hours > 2-day Advanced Seminar on The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation® 12 clock hours > 1-day Advanced Seminar on The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation® 6 clock hours 18 clock hours. Welcome to Schafer and Associates. Push-Pull Words. Push-Pull Words require two or more words to complete their definitions. The word "upstairs"cannot be defined without the word "downstairs. " The word "hot" cannot be defined without the word "cold.

" Some words need more than two words to complete their meanings. The word"medium" cannot be defined without the words "large" and "small. " The word "warm" cannot be defined without the words "hot" and"cold. " Push-Pull Words provide people with vital insights into the thought process of the people they are talking to. For example, if someone says, "I don't remember," the listener can presume that in order for the speaker to not remember something, he must have had to remember it first. The following excerpt from a legal deposition, illustrates how an attorney identified and exploited the Push-Pull Word "straight.

" : So, you left your home at 6:00? : Yes. . : And what time did you get to the hospital? : And you left the hospital when? : 6:22, maybe. : So you just dropped your friend off? : Uh-huh. Text Bridges. Lying by omission is the preferred method to lie. Liars tell the truth up to the point where they want to conceal information, skip over the withheld information, and tell the truth again. Successful liars construct sentences that allow them to skip over withheld information to make the story appear truthful. Constructing a sentence to span the information gap replicates building a bridge across a river. A road stops at the river's edge, a bridge spans the river, and the road continues on the opposite bank.

Text Bridges allow people to transition from one topic to another without detailing tedious, lesser-included activities. Text Bridges comprise three categories: subordinating words, adverbial conjunctives, and transition words. Adverbial conjunctives connect two complete ideas. Transitional words connect themes and ideas or establish relationships. The following example illustrates how transition words create information gaps. The most commonly used Text Bridges include , and . Become a Better Liar and Live a Better Life. Getting caught manipulating the truth can be embarrassing. Researchers have spent countless hours studying nonverbal, verbal, and paralinguistic cues to detect deception, but little research has been conducted to identify the characteristics of a good liar. Becoming a better liar can reduce the number of those awkward "got ya" moments when you are caught prevaricating. Assimilating the characteristics of a good liar will help you become a better liar and live a better life.

Good liars control their emotions The fear of getting caught in a lie triggers the fight/flight response, which mentally and physically prepares the body for survival. The fight/flight response presents two major obstacles for liars. The second obstacle caused by the fight/flight response is cognitive overload. Tip: to become a more effective liar you must recognize the onset of the fight/flight response and then take action to prevent the fight/flight response from engaging.

Good liars have outgoing personalities. The Art of Elicitation (Part 1) Americanwatcher. Poor Man's Polygraph Part 1. Poor Man's Polygraph - Part 1 The Well... Technique Imagine you think your spouse is having an affair. Imagine your child comes home late and you suspect shenanigans. Imagine your clients or employees mislead you. If you're like most people, you ask yourself the question, "How do I know the person talking to me is telling the truth?

" The Poor Man's Polygraph consists of a series of techniques that increase the probability of detecting deception, The Poor Man's Polygraph provides deceptive indicators, not proof of deception. Well... When you ask someone a direct Yes or No question and they begin their answer with the word "Well," there is a high probability of deception. Dad : Did you finish your homework? Dad need not wait for his daughter to finish her answer because he knew by her use of the word "Well" that she was about to give him an answer she knew he was not expecting. In another example, I interviewed a person who I thought witnessed a murder. Me : Did you see what happened? Poor Man's Polygraph Part 5. Statement Analysis.