The Power of Words

When we teach Investigative Statement Analysis, we stress the value and importance of looking at the words the individual uses, as opposed to getting caught up in a myriad of non-verbal confusion. Don't get me wrong, we have to evaluate everything that occurs within the setting of an investigative interview, but the word choices people make can truly reflect their inner thoughts. As Noam Chomsky stated "By close inspection of the words, phrases and sentences a person uses we can gain insight into how various subconscious processes are inter-working to generate verbal data that signifies that person's thoughts." The value of the spoken word should not be overlooked. And to get another perspective on the power of your words, check out the blog post http://caniwarrior.com/?p=23

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