ACFE Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 4 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam

Question #: 63
Topic #: 4

Which of the following is NOT true about observing the reactions of interview subjects?

AThe interpretation of an interview subject's reactions requires specific skills on the part of the interviewer.

BThe observation of a subjects body language is often just as important as the observation of the words used by the subject.

CEmotive words should be used early in the interview to observe the respondents emotional reaction.

DTo effectively observe reactions, an interviewer should move from less sensitive to more sensitive questions as the interview progresses.

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by Justine at Jan 04, 2023, 07:34 AM

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Joye

1 months ago

Wait, so we're supposed to start off with the tough questions and work our way up? Sounds like a great way to make the interview subject cry. No, thanks!

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Lawrence

3 days ago

C) Emotive words should be used early in the interview to observe the respondents emotional reaction.

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Lettie

13 days ago

B) The observation of a subjects body language is often just as important as the observation of the words used by the subject.

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Jean

17 days ago

A) The interpretation of an interview subject's reactions requires specific skills on the part of the interviewer.

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Aileen

1 months ago

B is the clear winner here. Body language is huge in understanding how someone is really feeling, not just what they're saying.

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Tennie

1 days ago

C) Emotive words should be used early in the interview to observe the respondents emotional reaction.

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Soledad

3 days ago

B) The observation of a subjects body language is often just as important as the observation of the words used by the subject.

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Huey

7 days ago

A) The interpretation of an interview subject's reactions requires specific skills on the part of the interviewer.

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Rolland

1 months ago

Haha, C is just a sneaky way to get the interview subject all riled up. Might as well just hand them a stack of puppies and kittens to see what happens!

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Jimmie

17 days ago

Haha, C is just a sneaky way to get the interview subject all riled up. Might as well just hand them a stack of puppies and kittens to see what happens!

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Dannie

20 days ago

B) The observation of a subjects body language is often just as important as the observation of the words used by the subject.

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Blondell

1 months ago

A) The interpretation of an interview subject's reactions requires specific skills on the part of the interviewer.

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Loren

2 months ago

I agree, C seems like a tricky one. Observing reactions is important, but we shouldn't be using emotional triggers just to get a reaction. That feels a bit unethical.

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Shelton

10 days ago

C) Emotive words should be used early in the interview to observe the respondents emotional reaction.

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Joesph

11 days ago

B) The observation of a subjects body language is often just as important as the observation of the words used by the subject.

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Bok

20 days ago

A) The interpretation of an interview subject's reactions requires specific skills on the part of the interviewer.

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Onita

2 months ago

The correct answer is C. Using emotive words early in the interview to observe the respondent's emotional reaction is not true. That's a rather manipulative technique.

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