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1. This memorandum contains a recommendation for your approval. The recommendation is contained in Paragraph 7..

2. The research, detailed in the accompanying proposal, is part of the Behavior Contrcl program. The work wile undertake to define behavioral (verbal) alterations, during amobarbital interview, that may index a subject's cognitive-affective status. Particular attention will be paid to means for the reduction of inhibition concerning critical information. This project will contribute to interrogation and assessment programs in the Behavior Control area.

3. This study proposes to: (a) explore changes in verbal behavior under s:ress during altered states of consciousness and (b) correlate altezations in consciousness indicated in verbal responsiveness with che EOG (electro-oculogram), GSR (galvanic skinresponse) and EEG (electroencephalogram). Experimental subjects will be selected from the unale psychiatric prison ward population

where interrogations of this type zré conducted as a part of normal working routine. Control subijects will be selected from the studentpopulation at Psychiatric interviews and psychological tests will be used to evaluate the personality structure of all subjects. Verbal behavior will be studied prior to, during, and after the amytal interview. A double-blind design will be used to evaluate the test data. This type of research plan is expected to provide information concerning the type of person susceptible to amytal interview, the type of material elicitable and the reliability of the elicited material. This infcrmation has direct bearing on information eliciting and information evaluative procedures in the interrogation situation. í

were chosen to conduct this research because of their prior work on-verbal behavior during interrogation procedures, prior work with amytal interviews and their access to a population faced with the stress of active and meaningful interrogation. The skills of'the researchers and the uniqueness of the experimental population convey a greater meaningfulness and probability of success than could be expected othervise in this type of research. This is expected to contribute directly to the Behavior Control goal. The research will cover a period of twelve months at an estimated cost of \$ The grantees will provide an interim report as well as a final written report at the end of the period.

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4. The proposed work has been coordinated with

Thc proposal is to be treated as Internal coordination has been achieved with the

'has beca made witting and has given his approval concerning funding procedurcs as well as the substantiye study. Dr.' 7will be the responsible official at A letter from Dr. outlining procedures for amytal interview'is attached to the proposal.

5: The proposal, as submitted,outlines a research program. Contingent upon the Iresults follow-on funding at slightly lower levels can be expected. This study acts as a bridge between thel Jand the drug studies in the Behavior Control program. This central position coupled with general lack of knowledge in this area suggests that further study will. be necessary in this important area.

6. ibut reports will be unclassified subject to review by the monitor. Dr. will be Project Officer and monitor its execution.

recommends approval 1.

for the i to establish a grant with /to investigate the utillty of amytal interview. The work will cover a period of Imonths at an estimated cost of \$

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have extensive experience in (a) verbal behavioral studies; (b) psychophysiological recording; (c) pharmacologically controlled interviews, and (d) access to a critical test population. These factors make them uniquely qualified to conduct this research. Deliverable Itens

Reports MonchlyInterimXQuarterlyFinal x Hardware (state type and number) . None
Briefing Aids None.
Other None

GFE Equipment Reouired

Sacurity Reguirements

Contract Classification Uncl TS Other Work Uncl TS Other Hardware Uncl\_ [TS Other . Reports Uncl LTS Other Uncl TS Othér.

Reports will be unclassified subject to review by the project monitor. Soecial Provisions

i It is requested that be transferred to. to establisl. this new grant wIth

Contractor Information

Principal Investigator Dr. 1 Clearance, Type Continuing Level SECRET The co-principal investigator, Dr. also has a Continuing SECRET Agency Contact clearance. Clearance, Type Level

If a new contractor, have requests for contract clearance been subaitted? : Yes Date

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