Analysis of Written Statements

The Communication Process: The difference between episodic memory (real events) and fabricated memory (deception).

International Standards: Introduction to the Psychology of Testimony and statement-taking protocols.

Subjects of Analysis: Responsibilities in the chain of custody of documents and written evidence.

Linguistic Indicators: Detecting lack of commitment through the use of pronouns, verb tenses, and adjectives.

Narrative Structure: Identifying imbalances between the prologue, the central event, and the epilogue of the statement.

Red Flags: Identifying forced connecting words and unjustified shifts in language register.

SCAN Methodology: Applying Scientific Content Analysis to locate the point of highest emotional sensitivity in the text.

Gap Analysis: Locating temporal jumps and deliberate omissions in written timelines.

Link Analysis: Mapping relationships and levels of closeness between individuals mentioned in the document.

Electronic Communications: How to analyze truthfulness in corporate emails and instant messaging chats.

Cyber-Psychology: Risks associated with anonymity and online disinhibition in digital statements.

Fraud Patterns: Identifying manipulation and persuasion schemes in investment proposals or extortionate texts.

The Expert Report: How to draft technical truthfulness conclusions for ethics committees or judicial authorities.

Credibility Matrix: Implementing a linguistic-evidence-based approach for institutional decision-making.

Investigative Antifragility: Strengthening interview processes following the detection of inconsistencies in the written phase.