Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI)
Definition
An interview technique developed by John Reid that involves a structured diagnostic question sequence and claims to differentiate truthful from deceptive subjects based on verbal and non-verbal behaviour. It is widely taught but its scientific validity for deception detection is contested.
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