Collaboration Between Practice and Science Will Enhance Interrogations. Issue 6 (November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fallon, Mark; Granhag, Pär Anders; Vrij, Aldert; Meissner, Christian A.
• Is Part Of: Applied cognitive psychology. Volume 28:Issue 6(2014)
• Page Start: 949
• Page End: 950
• Publication Date: 2014-11
• Subjects: Cognition -- Periodicals; Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; 153
• DOI: 10.1002/acp.3091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0888-4080

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>The lack of evidence‐based research on interrogations has contributed to a murky climate, with proponents of torture cherry‐picking information to support their dubious claims, and it was within that void of knowledge that the United States engaged in conduct that President Obama recently admitted was torture. The research discussed in this issue helps fill the information void and will allow for informed decision making in the interest of the public safety. It will have a direct impact on how interrogators operate and could lead to a cadre of more capable interrogation professionals who are able to artfully apply the science. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</p> </abstract>