Intelligence service psychology

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This book explores 'Intelligence-Service Psychology,' a recent development shaped by the unique conditions of intelligence work and its psychological demands. Intelligence Services gather and analyze information to support government decision-making, utilizing human resources, technical skills, and often unclassified information. Given the complexity of intelligence operations, this volume does not aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the field but rather to illuminate selective aspects and relevant topics. The content includes contributions from various authors, starting with an editor's preface. It discusses systematic approaches to intelligence work, training in the German Democratic Republic from a dissonance-theoretical perspective, and the motivations behind intelligence work within state security. Other topics include intelligence information gathering and evaluation, the impact of stress on communication, and the interplay between illegal migration, psychology, and intelligence agencies. Additionally, it examines nonverbal alert signals and the assessment of credibility in individuals. Through these discussions, the volume seeks to contribute to the understanding of the psychological dimensions of intelligence services.