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Jason is an investigator who is conducting an interview with Din
a. a fraud suspect. After introducing himself. Jason attempts to be amiable by asking about Dina's favorite sports team and complimenting her eyeglass frames. Jason is attempting to:
Suggested Answer: D
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32 comments · newest first
BE
Benedict
10 months ago
Wait, is this really how interviews go? Sounds kinda casual.
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Sabra
11 months ago
Totally agree, building rapport helps get better info!
AM
Amber
11 months ago
Really? Complimenting glasses seems a bit much for an investigator.
TW
Twila
11 months ago
Definitely B, rapport is key in interviews!
JE
Jerlene
11 months ago
He's just trying to make her feel comfortable.
NA
Nan
11 months ago
I could see it being A too, but I feel like the focus here is more on making Dina feel at ease. So, B seems right to me.
CH
Christa
12 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question where the investigator asked personal questions to make the subject comfortable. I think it's definitely about rapport.
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Zoila
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about rapport building being important in interviews. Maybe it's B?
GR
Gregoria
12 months ago
I think Jason is trying to establish rapport with Dina by being friendly. It seems like a common tactic in interviews.
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Argelia
12 months ago
I've got a good strategy for this type of question. I'll read through the options carefully, think about the context, and try to eliminate the ones that don't fit. I'm feeling pretty confident I can get this one right.
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Avery
12 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. What's the difference between establishing the interview theme and calibrating the witness? Those options seem kind of similar to me.
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Terrilyn
12 months ago
Okay, let's see here. Jason is trying to build rapport with the suspect by making small talk and complimenting her. I'm pretty sure the answer is B, establish rapport.
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Angelica
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The options seem similar, but I think I can narrow it down if I think it through carefully.
AD
Adaline
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question about interview techniques. I'm pretty confident I can figure this one out.
RI
Rickie
1 year ago
Haha, I bet Jason's favorite team is the Fraud Fighters. Gotta keep those suspects on their toes, am I right?
LI
Linsey
1 year ago
B) Establish rapport, no doubt about it. Although I'm a little jealous of Dina's cool eyeglass frames - where can I get a pair like that?
MA
Malcolm
1 year ago
I love the local soccer team! They always play with so much passion.
JA
Jamey
1 year ago
What's your favorite sports team, Dina? I'm a big fan of the local basketball team.
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Ryan
1 year ago
Oh, thank you! I got them at a boutique downtown.
SA
Sarah
1 year ago
Thank you for meeting with me, Dina. I noticed your eyeglass frames are really stylish.
MY
Myra
1 year ago
D) Exhibit passive listening? Come on, that's just plain silly. Jason's clearly trying to engage Dina, not just sit back and listen.
FR
Fredric
1 year ago
C) Calibrate the witness.
RO
Roosevelt
1 year ago
B) Establish rapport.
KA
Kayleigh
1 year ago
A) Establish the interview theme.
CO
Coral
1 year ago
Hmm, I was torn between B and C, but B makes the most sense. Gotta love Jason's sports team small talk - really breaking the ice there!
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Rocco
1 year ago
B) Establish rapport is definitely the right answer here. Jason's friendly approach is all about building a connection with Dina and making her feel at ease during the interview.
LE
Leigha
1 year ago
Jason: Ah, a Lakers fan! That's great. By the way, I really like your eyeglass frames.
EL
Elza
1 year ago
Dina: Oh, I love the Lakers!
AR
Arlene
1 year ago
Jason: So, Dina, who's your favorite sports team?
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Rolande
1 year ago
C) Calibrate the witness. Jason is trying to gauge Dina's reactions and build trust before diving into the interview.
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Lashaunda
2 years ago
A) Establish the interview theme. By asking about sports and complimenting her eyeglass frames, Jason is setting a friendly tone for the interview.
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In
2 years ago
B) Establish rapport. Jason is trying to build a connection with Dina by discussing her interests.