Full bibliography
Teaching professionals to detect deception: the efficacy of a brief training workshop
Resource type
Authors/contributors
- Colwell, Lori H. (Author)
- Colwell, Kevin (Author)
- Hiscock-Anisman, Cheryl (Author)
- Hartwig, Maria (Author)
- Cole, Lindsey D. (Author)
- Werdin, Kathryn (Author)
- Youschak, Kimberly E. (Author)
Title
Teaching professionals to detect deception: the efficacy of a brief training workshop
Abstract
Despite the importance of credibility assessments in forensic settings, research shows that forensic professionals are mediocre at this task. This study tested the efficacy of a 2.5-hour training workshop on Assessment Criteria Indicative of Deception (ACID), a system of investigative interviewing and credibility assessment using verbal content analysis, in a sample of 99 forensic professionals at a maximum-security forensic hospital in the United States. Accuracy in detecting deception was assessed before and after training via written transcripts. Results showed that training improved participants' accuracy, with accuracy rates increasing from 61% to 70%. Implications of the findings and recommendations for future research are discussed.
Publication
Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice
Date
2012-01-01, January 2012
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
68-80
Journal Abbr
J. For. Psychol. Prac.
Citation Key
URL
ISSN
1522-8932
Language
English
Extra
9 citations (Crossref) [2023-10-31]
Citation Key Alias: pop00268
tex.type: [object Object]
Citation
Colwell, L. H., Colwell, K., Hiscock-Anisman, C., Hartwig, M., Cole, L. D., Werdin, K., & Youschak, K. E. (2012). Teaching professionals to detect deception: the efficacy of a brief training workshop. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 12(1), 68–80. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2012.629592
Link to this record