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Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime

Secrets of Calculated Questioning From a Veteran Interrogator

James O. Pyle and Maryann Karinch

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The Power of W-Words+
Four Bad Questions to Avoid+
The Golden Question: 'What else?'+
Reframing and Repeating+
Understanding the Respondent+
Professional Questioning Strategies+
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Question 1 of 8
Why are 'W-word' questions (who, what, why, where, when, and how) considered highly effective?
  • A. They naturally trick the respondent into revealing closely guarded secrets.
  • B. They establish the questioner's authority and dominance in a conversation.
  • C. They prevent simple yes/no answers and are less leading or confrontational.
  • D. They force the respondent to agree with the questioner's point of view.
Question 2 of 8
According to the text, why do compound questions often fail to yield good answers?
  • A. They contain too many double negatives, which confuses the respondent.
  • B. They are too broad and lack a specific focus for the respondent to address.
  • C. The respondent typically forgets one half of the question and only answers part of it.
  • D. They are inherently confrontational and immediately put the respondent on the defensive.
Question 3 of 8
What phrase is described as a 'golden nugget' question that helps investigators and tech support workers uncover a wider picture or root problem?
  • A. 'Why did this happen?'
  • B. 'What else?'
  • C. 'How can I help?'
  • D. 'Can you explain further?'
Question 4 of 8
If you receive an incomplete answer during an interview, what is the book's recommended strategy for uncovering the full truth?
  • A. Move rapidly to the next question on your list to maintain conversational momentum.
  • B. Ask a leading question to gently guide the respondent to the correct answer.
  • C. Reframe the question or ask for the same information twice to delve deeper.
  • D. Confront the respondent directly about their evasive behavior.
Question 5 of 8
When questioning someone with a 'dictatorial' personality type, what should the questioner be aware of?
  • A. They will likely avoid answering questions because they perceive them as highly intrusive.
  • B. They tend to present their personal opinions as if they were plain, hard facts.
  • C. They will only respond to highly scripted, narrow questions.
  • D. They are easily intimidated by compound and negative questions.
Question 6 of 8
How does a competent teacher's questioning strategy differ from a poorly equipped teacher's strategy?
  • A. A competent teacher asks multiple broad questions to cover more ground quickly.
  • B. A competent teacher avoids W-words to prevent students from feeling interrogated.
  • C. A competent teacher relies heavily on yes/no questions to build student confidence.
  • D. A competent teacher asks one narrow question that forces students to engage with multiple facts.
Question 7 of 8
During a breaking news event, why do trained journalists initially focus on 'What' and 'Where' rather than 'Why'?
  • A. 'Why' questions are too difficult for traumatized witnesses to understand during a crisis.
  • B. 'What' and 'Where' questions naturally force officials to reveal classified information.
  • C. 'What' and 'Where' questions are less biased and provide the full picture before speculation begins.
  • D. 'Why' questions often lead to compound answers that confuse the viewing audience.
Question 8 of 8
What actionable advice does the book offer to help readers improve their interpersonal questioning skills?
  • A. Keep a question journal to track which questions receive the best answers.
  • B. Practice interrogating friends and family members using high-pressure military tactics.
  • C. Memorize medical diagnostic scripts to use in everyday conversations.
  • D. Always start conversations by identifying the respondent's personality type out loud.

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Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime Summary & Overview

Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime (2014) is a guide to asking questions that will elicit the responses you seek. The authors draw on decades of experience to show that everyone – from teachers to journalists to doctors – can benefit from asking the right questions in the right way.

Who Should Listen to Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime?

  • Journalists, lawyers or anyone whose job involves asking a lot of questions
  • People interested in the sociology of language
  • Those wishing to improve their conversational techniques

About the Author: James O. Pyle and Maryann Karinch

James O. Pyle is a veteran interrogator and intelligence-training instructor. He has worked for the Pentagon and the Defence Language Institute.

Maryann Karinch is a body language expert and author. Her 19 previous books include The Body Language Handbook and Get People To Do What You Want.

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