Understanding the Subconscious Impacts of External Factors on Interviews
Faculty Mentor Name
Karen Meunier, Lt. Col. Marella Tobolt Big Mountain
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
When an investigator looks at their role in interviewing witnesses and suspects, they understand how important it is to present themselves in a way that will make the subjects comfortable. The human brain is a powerful tool but can be easily and subtly manipulated through changes to various factors in a room. Understanding how the brain processes information can have a major impact on the success of an interview. Research that has already been conducted on external factors has been mostly limited to proxemics and changes to defense strategies for different offenses. Fast food chains are a great example of how external factors can be used to provoke certain feelings. Fast food chains often paint their buildings in bright colors such as red which can stimulate the adrenal gland and yellow which can cause a release of serotonin. Our research focuses on external factors that affect rapport building in an interviewing environment. This research has the potential to subtly change the way the interview rooms are presented. Establishing a better understanding of external factors in an interview will have a direct impact on an investigation’s success.
- POSTER PRESENTATION
- AIR FORCE ROTC UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION
Location
ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm
Start Date
3-29-2019 11:00 AM
End Date
3-29-2019 9:00 PM
Understanding the Subconscious Impacts of External Factors on Interviews
ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm
When an investigator looks at their role in interviewing witnesses and suspects, they understand how important it is to present themselves in a way that will make the subjects comfortable. The human brain is a powerful tool but can be easily and subtly manipulated through changes to various factors in a room. Understanding how the brain processes information can have a major impact on the success of an interview. Research that has already been conducted on external factors has been mostly limited to proxemics and changes to defense strategies for different offenses. Fast food chains are a great example of how external factors can be used to provoke certain feelings. Fast food chains often paint their buildings in bright colors such as red which can stimulate the adrenal gland and yellow which can cause a release of serotonin. Our research focuses on external factors that affect rapport building in an interviewing environment. This research has the potential to subtly change the way the interview rooms are presented. Establishing a better understanding of external factors in an interview will have a direct impact on an investigation’s success.
- POSTER PRESENTATION
- AIR FORCE ROTC UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION